Postgraduate Course: Epistemology 2 (PHIL11093)
Course Outline
| School | School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting 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 aims to introduce students to cutting-edge research in contemporary epistemology. Students will attend fortnightly meetings of the Epistemology Research Group (http://www.ppls.ed.ac.uk/philosophy/groups/epistemology-research-group). |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| Students will gain knowledge of some of the key issues in contemporary epistemology and will develop their skills at critical thinking. |
Assessment Information
| One 2,500 word essay. |
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
| Academic description |
Epistemology 2 is a required course for students taking the epistemology specialization for the MSc in Philosophy (taught). The course enables students a unique opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research in epistemology, and to participate in the Epistemology Research Cluster in philosophy. For more information on the MSc in Philosophy (taught):
http://www.philosophy.ed.ac.uk/phil_students/postgraduate/msc_in_philosophy.php
And for more information on the Epistemology Research Cluster:
http://www.ppls.ed.ac.uk/philosophy/groups/epistemology-edinburgh |
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Allan Hazlett
Tel: (0131 6)50 3654
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Course secretary | Miss Lynsey Buchanan
Tel: (0131 6)51 5002
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