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

This course will offer detailed seminars on key philosophical issues in evolution and evolutionary theory. No background in biology or life-sciences will be assumed, and the course is intended to be accessible to students with a wide range of philosophical interests and aptitudes.

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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

In taking this course, students should be equipped to explore, discuss and analyse philosophical issues in evolutionary theory, and acquire confidence in dealing with concepts and arguments in this field.

1. a short presentation (10%)
2. one short (approx. 1500 word) essay (35%) due roughly half way through the semester
3. a final long (approx. 3000 word) essay (55%) due before the end of the semester

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 Alasdair Richmond
Tel : (0131 6)50 3656
Email : A.Richmond@ed.ac.uk

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

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