Undergraduate Course: History of Modern Philosophy: metaphysics and ethics (PHIL10089)
Course Outline
| School | School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Philosophy |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
http://www.philosophy.ed.ac.uk/ug_study/ug_honours/ug_hons_index.html |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | Introduction to metaphysical and ethical themes in early modern philosophy, including substance, causation, mind-body relations and free will. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | three philosophy courses at university or college level at grade B |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| To develop further the philosophical skill, and to extend and deepen the philosophical knowledge, acquired in previous philosophy courses. |
Assessment Information
| one mid-semester essay of c. 2,000 words (30%) and one final closed book examination (70%) |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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| Study Abroad |
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Pauline Phemister
Tel: (0131 6)51 3747
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Course secretary | Miss Susan Richards
Tel: (0131 6)51 3733
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