? Credit Points : 10  ? SCQF Level : 11  ? Acronym : PPL-P-VTPHILIPM

This course aims to introduce students to the methods of philosophy. These aims are achieved through studying the structure of the philosophical arguments in some classic philosophical texts.

? This course is not available to visting students.

Home subject area

Philosophy, (School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences, Schedule I)

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 1 hour(s) 30 minutes per week for 5 weeks

Students will become familiar with the methods of philosophy. They will develop their ability to read philosophy and their skills with regard to the oral and written presentation of philosophical arguments.

One 1,500 word essay.

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Miss Lynsey Buchanan
Email : Lynsey.Buchanan@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Josefa Toribio-Mateas
Tel : (0131 6)50 3654
Email : j.toribio@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.ppls.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/