? Credit Points : 40  ? SCQF Level : 10  ? Acronym : PPL-4-DISS-PH

Independent research on a topic approved by the head of Philosophy

? This course is not available to visting students.

? Pre-requisites : Satisfactory completion of 3rd year courses in Philosophy

Home subject area

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

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

Demonstrate ability to plan and present independent investigation of a philosophic topic or problem, to articulate and engage with arguments for and against philosophical views, to structure discussion cogently and perspicuously, to show knowledge of relevant literature, both historical and contemporary.

Written dissertation (100%)

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

Course Secretary

Mrs Moira Avraam
Tel : (0131 6)50 3661
Email : Moira.Avraam@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Mr Peter Lewis
Tel : (0131 6)50 3652
Email : P.B.Lewis@ed.ac.uk

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

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