Undergraduate Course: Philosophy of Time (S1) (PHIL10144)
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 | This course will offer detailed seminars on key philosophical issues in the philosophy of time, tense and persistence, both classical and modern. No detailed logical or metaphysical expertise will be assumed, and the course is intended to be accessible to students with a wide range of philosophical interests and aptitudes. |
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Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Visiting students should have at least 3 Philosophy courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this). We will only consider University/College level courses. |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Learning Outcomes
| In taking this course, students should be equipped to explore, discuss and analyse philosophical issues in the philosophy of time, and acquire confidence in dealing with concepts and arguments in such fields as tense, temporal topology, persistence and identity over time.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Alasdair Richmond
Tel: (0131 6)50 3656
Email: Jackie.Allan@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Susan Richards
Tel: (0131 6)51 3733
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