? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 10  ? Acronym : PPL-3-PPLS

Introduction to metaphysical and ethical themes in early modern philosophy, including substance, causation, mind-body relations and free will.

? Pre-requisites : Philosophy 2A or Philosophy 2B

Home subject area

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

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

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

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

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

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length 1ST May . history of modern philosophy:metaphysics and thics 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/