Value Theory 2 (P01263)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : PPL-P-VTPHILVT2

This course explores topics in the theory of value, varying from year to year depending on the research interests of the instructors. Recent topics are indicative of the themes that may be covered:

- the value of freedom and equality
- the nature of distinctively epistemic value
- the connection betwee value, reason, and ought

This course is not specifically a continuation of Value Theory 1, although some of the themes may be connected in interesting ways.

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 : 1 hour(s) 30 minutes per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
13/01/2009	14:00	16:00			1.01 Dugald Stewart Building

All of the following classes

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

? Additional Class Information : Seminars: F 1110-1240

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

The course aims to both develop students' philosphical skills and their knowledge of various issues in value theory. The teaching is seminar based, and each week students will have to prepare by reading set work.