Postgraduate Course: History of Modern Philosophy: Metaphysics and Ethics MSc (PHIL11076)
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 | Introduction to metaphysical and ethical themes in early modern philosophy, including substance, causation, mind-body relations and free will.
Shared with UG course U04118 History of Modern Philosophy: Metaphysics and Ethics |
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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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 2,500 word essay |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Pauline Phemister
Tel: (0131 6)51 3747
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Course secretary | Miss Lynsey Buchanan
Tel: (0131 6)51 5002
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