Undergraduate Course: Ancient Theories of Mind (PHIL10103)
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 |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | Introduction to the main theories of mind of Greek philosophy (Plato, Aristotle, Epicurus and Stoics), with sessions on Pre-Socratics, Greek medical schools, and Neoplatonism. We shall consider questions of definition and structure of the soul, its main functions, the seat of the soul in the human body, the problem of mind and the mental; place of mind in the world. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | at least three University/College level Philosophy courses at grade B or above |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| To develop further the philosophical skills and to extend as well as deepen the philosophical knowledge acquired in previous philosophy courses. |
Assessment Information
| Assessed by one mid term essay 40% (1200 word) and one essay at the end of the semester 60% (2500 words). |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Inna Kupreeva
Tel: (0131 6)50 3653
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Course secretary | Miss Susan Richards
Tel: (0131 6)51 3733
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