? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 10  ? Acronym : PPL-4-PPLS

An in-depth, critical study of the rationalist systems of philosophy developed by two major philosophers of the early modern period, Spinoza and Leibniz. Similarities and contrasts among their views will be explored and explained and their respective systems of philosophy subjected to critical analysis.

? Pre-requisites : Philosophy 2A

Home subject area

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

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Monday 10:00 10:50 Central

To develop further the philosophical skills, and to extend and deepen the philosophical knowledge, acquired in previous philosophy courses.

One mid-semester essay of c.2,000 words (30%) and a final closed-book examination (70%)

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length 1ST May . The Rationalists: Spinoza and Leibniz 2 hour(s)

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

Course Secretary

Mrs Moira Avraam
Tel : (0131 6)50 3661
Email : Moira.Avraam@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Pauline Phemister
Tel : (0131 6)51 3747
Email : p.phemister@ed.ac.uk

Course Website : http://www.philosophy.ed.ac.uk/ug_study/ug_honours/ug_hons_index.html

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

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