Undergraduate Course: The rationalists: Spinoza and Leibniz (PHIL10086)
Course Outline
School |
School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
Philosophy |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
http://www.philosophy.ed.ac.uk/ug_study/ug_honours/ug_hons_index.html |
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Course description |
An in-depth, critical study of the rationalist systems of philosophy developed by two major philosophers of the early modern period, Spinoza and Leibniz. Similarities and contrasts among their views will be explored and explained and their respective systems of philosophy subjected to critical analysis. |
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
To develop further the philosophical skills, and to extend and deepen the philosophical knowledge, acquired in previous philosophy courses. |
Assessment Information
One mid-semester essay of c.2,000 words (30%) and a final closed-book examination (70%) |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Pauline Phemister
Tel: (0131 6)51 3747
Email: p.phemister@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Susan Richards
Tel: (0131 6)51 3733
Email: sue.richards@ed.ac.uk |
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