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Metaphysics, Epistemology, Philosophy of Science (P00801)

? Credit Points : 40  ? SCQF Level : 11  ? Acronym : PPL-P-MEPSPHIL

This course aims to introuduce students to the some of the main topics in epistemolgy and metaphysics. Typical areas of discussion include the metaphysics of the mind; the nature of colour and colour experience; theories of knowledge; conditions.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 1 hour(s) 30 minutes per week for 9 weeks

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area
Lecture Friday 11:10 13:00 Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

The course aims to both develop students'philosphical skills and their knowledge of various arguments and positions in epistemology and metaphysics. The teaching is seminar based, and each week students will have to prepare by reading set work.

Assessment Information

Take-home exam and one 3,000 word essay

Contact and Further Information

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Miss Toni Noble
Tel : (0131 6)51 3188
Email : Toni.noble@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Jesper Kallestrup
Email : jesper.kallestrup@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.ppls.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/

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