Theory of Virtue (P01288)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : PPL-P-VTPHIL

The material covers a wide range of issues in what has become known as moral psychology. These include issues of motivation, intention, strength and weakness of will, virtue, reasons, rationality, and habit. Although the approach is, at base, philosophical, the course will draw on some relevant social psychology literature.

Entry Requirements

? Costs : None.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Philosophy, (School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences, Schedule I)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	16:10	18:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

The coursework involves close and critical analysis of various historical and current views on central issues in virtue theory. Students are asked to read, critically assess and discuss some of the most important texts in this field. Students are encouraged to develop their skills in individual research through the writing of essays, and to develop their critical, analytic and communication skills through informal discussion and oral presentations in tutorial groups.