? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 10  ? Acronym : PPL-3-U04136

Introduction to the main epistemological theories of classical antiquity and Hellenistic period. Starting with Plato's analysis of the problem of knowledge in Theaetetus, we shall go on to consider Aristotle's theories of truth and scientific method and the problem of criterion in the epistemology of Hellenistic period (Stoic, Epicurean and Sceptic).

? Pre-requisites : Philosophy 2A or logic or Early Greek Philosophy U02647

Home subject area

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

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

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

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information 13/01/2009 11:10 13:00 Room 7.18, David Hume Tower Central

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Tuesday 11:10 13:00 Central

To develop further the philosophical skills and to extend as well as to deepen the philosophical knowledge acquired in previous philosophy courses; particularly, history of philosophy.

Examined by examination

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length 1ST May 1 - 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 Inna Kupreeva
Tel : (0131 6)50 3653
Email : inna.kupreeva@ed.ac.uk

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

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