? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 10  ? Acronym : PPL-3-U04156

Introduction to the main theories of mind of Greek philosophy (Plato, Aristotle, Epicurus and Stoics), with sessions on Pre-Socratics, Greek medical schools, and Neoplatonism. We shall consider questions of definition and structure of the soul, its main functions, the seat of the soul in the human body, the problem of mind and the mental; place of mind in the world.

? Pre-requisites : Philosophy 2A or 2B or one honours level course in ancient philosophy

Home subject area

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

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? 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.

Assessed by one essay at the end of term and a piece of class work to be assigned in the beginning of term.

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

Dr Inna Kupreeva
Tel : (0131 6)50 3653
Email : inna.kupreeva@ed.ac.uk

Course Website : http://www.philosophy.ed.ac.uk/ug_study/ug_honours/ug_hons_index.html

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

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