History of Modern Philosophy Texts (British) (U03774)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : PPL-4-HMPTB-PH

The course will introduce students to an extended and critical study of a canonical figure in the history of philosophy through in-depth engagement with one of his or her major works, or a set of shorter texts. Works will be studied in their original language (English) and where possible using scholarly editions, unabridged and with full critical apparatus. Students will also be exposed to relevant recent secondary literature and, where appropriate to contemporary reactions to the text being studied.

In the first instance, the text studied will be Humes Enquiries concerning Human Understanding and concerning the Principles of Morals. In subsequent years, the philosopher and text may change according to staff interests and availability. Candidates include Locke, Essay Concerning Human Understanding and Bradley Appearance and Reality.

? Keywords : Close reading; British Philosophy

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Philosophy 2A (PP0033) or Philosophy 2B (PP0034) or equivalent.

? Costs : none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

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

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 1 hour(s) 30 minutes per week for 11 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	09:00	10:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this course, students will
understand the philosophical arguments and views presented in a definitive work by a major figure in the history of philosophy
appreciate the reasons for the place of the philosopher and the particular work in the philosophical canon
and be able to:
read and critically assess one of the major works in the philosophical canon
be able to write intelligibly on a topic covered in the work and relate it to the whole