Postgraduate Course: The Philosophy of Wittgenstein (PHIL11020)
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 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Philosophy |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course will study Wittgenstein's later philosophy, concentrating on the Philosophical Investigations together with Wittgenstein's views on knowledge and certainty, religion, aesthetics, and psychoanalysis.
Shared with UG course The Philosophy of Wittgenstein PHIL10014.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2012/13 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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| Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 11:10 - 13:00 | | | |
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| The coursework involves close and critical analysis of various historical and current views on central issues in the philosophy of Wittgenstein. Students are asked to read, critically assess and discuss some of Wittgenstein's most important texts. Students are encouraged to develop their skills in individual research through the writing of essays, and to develop their critical, analytic and communication skills through informal discussion and oral presentations in tutorial groups. |
Assessment Information
One 2500 word essay.
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Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Inna Kupreeva
Tel: (0131 6)50 3653
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Course secretary | Miss Lynsey Buchanan
Tel: (0131 6)51 5002
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