Undergraduate Course: Rawls (PHIL10091)
Course Outline
| School | School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | In this course, we critically examine the main ideas and arguments John Rawls' classic book, 'A Theory of Justice' |
| Course description |
We will 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.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | 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. |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Learning Outcomes
| To develop further core philosophical skills, and to extend and deepend philosophical knowledge as acquired in other philosophy classes.
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Aidan Mcglynn
Tel: (0131 6)51 6333
Email: Jackie.Allan@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Susan Richards
Tel: (0131 6)51 3733
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