Introduction to Philosophical Method (P01264)

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

This course aims to introduce students who are new to philosophy to the methods that are particular to the subject. These aims are achieved through studying the structure of the philosophical arguments in some classic philosophical texts.

Venue: 5.05 David Hume Tower
Submission: 14 December 2007, 4.00 pm

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

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

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 1 hour(s) 30 minutes per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
21/09/2007	11:00	13:00	Room 5.05, David Hume Tower	Central

All of the following classes

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

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students will become familiar with the methods of philosophy and helped to develop their ability to read philosophy, and their skills in oral and written presentation of philosophical arguments.