? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 10  ? Acronym : PPL-3-U04144

This course examines the philosophies of major British Enlightenment thinkers such as Locke and Hume. It will cover such topics as freedom, justice, the social contract, resistance theory, the problem of induction, and the role of reason/sentiment in morality.

? Pre-requisites : Normally either 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

All of the following classes

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

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

This course will be assessed by means of one short essay (1,500 words) about two thirds through the semester (35% of the final mark), and a final take home exam consisting of 2 questions, to take 2 hours (65% of the final mark).

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 Hannah Dawson
Tel : (0131 6)50 3772
Email : hannah.dawson@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/