Philosophy 2B (PP0034)

? Credit Points : 40 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : PPL-2-B-PH

This course combines a detailed study of certain classic writings in moral philosophy by such thinkers as Aristotle, Hume, Kant and Mill, together with an examination of some central topics in social and political philosophy, such as social contract theory, liberty, justice, punishment and responsibility.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : EITHER Introduction to Philosophy 1 OR both Logic 1h and Philosophy of Science 1h

Variants

? This course has variants for part year visiting students, as follows

Philosophy 2B (VS1) (Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2))
Philosophy 2B (VS2) (Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4))

Subject Areas

Home subject area

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

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 2nd year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 22 weeks

? Other Required Attendance : 1 hour(s) per week for 22 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
18/09/2007	09:00	10:00	Lecture Theatre B, David Hume Tower	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	09:00	09:50	Central
Lecture	Wednesday	09:00	09:50	Central
Lecture	Friday	09:00	09:50	Central

? Additional Class Information : Tutorials: to be arranged

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

(i) To provide an introduction to central problems and classic texts in moral, political, and social philosophy. (ii) Through the non-historical parts of this course, to encourage the students to think philosophically, imaginatively and critically (and sometimes abstractly) about ethical, socialand political issues of current importance. (iii) To provide students who will take Honours Philosophy courses with a solid understanding of central topics and ideas, thereby providing a firm basis for the development of their philosophical knowledge and understanding. (iv) To enable the student to express philosophical ideas and arguments both orally.

Assessment Information

3 essays; 2 exams (Dec and May). Coursework: each essay and Dec exam counts for 25%; Final assessment: 50% May exam; 50% coursework; must obtain at least 34% in May exam.