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

In this course we will consider the nature and scope of explanations in social science. In doing this, it will cover particular types of explanations and philosophical problems that arise within specific social sciences.

Shared with UG course U04104 Philosophy of Social Science

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Home subject area

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

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

To develop further the philosophical skills, and to extend as well as deepen the philosophical knowledge, acquired in previous philosophy courses.

One 2,500 word essay

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

Course Secretary

Miss Lynsey Buchanan
Email : Lynsey.Buchanan@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Natalie Gold
Tel : (0131 6)50 3085
Email : natalie.gold@ed.ac.uk

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

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