Undergraduate Course: Realism, relativism, and reality (PHIL10138)
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 | This course provides an introduction to the vast arena of philosophical inquiry that goes under the names of realism and relativism. Metaphysical, epistemological, and semantic issues will be our concern as we go along. The course is structured in two Parts. In Part I, we read some classical texts (from Quine's ontological relativity, to Goodman's ways of worldmaking and Rorty's epistemic relativism, among others). In Part II, we put themes in focus by selectively analysing conceptual relativism, epistemic relativism, and austere realism, among others. |
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
| By the end of this course, students will have a well-rounded view of the field, and an enhanced set of critical skills that will allow them to work further on their own. |
Assessment Information
(1.) one midterm essay of 1,500 words (worth 30%); (2.) weekly participation and coursework worth 10%; (3.) one 2,500-word end-of-term essay (worth 60%)
(2.) for MSc students taking this course, one essay of 2,500 words (worth 100%) |
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Michela Massimi
Tel: (0131 6)50 3662
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Course secretary | Miss Susan Richards
Tel: (0131 6)51 3733
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