Undergraduate Course: Rawls (PHIL10091)
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 honours index.html |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
Course description | In this course, we critically examine the main ideas and arguments John Rawls' classic book, *A Theory of Justice* in some depth, and also look at how Rawls' views developed since the writing of that book, culminating in his more recent *Political Liberalism*, which we shall also examine in some depth. In association with each of these texts we will look at a variety of relevant secondary literature. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites | At least 3 philosophy courses at grade B or above or be predicted to obtain this. We only consider University/College level courses. |
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
To develop further core philosophical skills, and to extend and deepend philosophical knowledge as acquired in other philosophy classes. |
Assessment Information
Short essay and long essay. |
Special Arrangements
None |
Additional Information
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Contacts
Course organiser | Dr Michael Ridge
Tel: (0131 6)50 3657
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Course secretary | Miss Susan Richards
Tel: (0131 6)51 3733
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