The Philosophy of Wittgenstein (P01279)

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

This course will study Wittgenstein's later philosophy, concentrating on the Philosophical Investigations together with Wittgenstein's views on knowledge and certainty, religion, aesthetics, and psychoanalysis.

Shared with UG course The Philosophy of Wittgenstein PP0084.

Venue: 5.05 David Hume Tower

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 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 12 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
08/01/2008	14:00	16:00	Room 5.05, David Hume Tower	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	14:00	15:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

The coursework involves close and critical analysis of various historical and current views on central issues in the philosophy of Wittgenstein. Students are asked to read, critically assess and discuss some of Wittgenstein's most important texts. 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.