Postgraduate Course: Rawls MSc (PHIL11080)
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 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Philosophy |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
In this course, we critically examine the main ideas and arguments John Rawls' classic book, *A Theory of Justice* in some depth, and also look at how Rawls' views developed since the writing of that book, culminating in his more recent *Political Liberalism*, which we shall also examine in some depth. In association with each of these texts we will look at a variety of relevant secondary literature.
Shared with UG course U04121 Rawls |
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
* Examine in depth the systematic political philosophy of John Rawls as it has developed from *A Theory of Justice* to *Political Liberalism*
* Assess whether Rawls's views are defensible
* Critically discuss different theories of justice and of political liberalism
* Critically assess Rawls's views about the separation of moral philosophy more generally from political philosophy and associated distinctions drawn in *Political Liberalism* |
Assessment Information
| One 2,500 word essay |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Michael Ridge
Tel: (0131 6)50 3657
Email: M.Ridge@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Lynsey Buchanan
Tel: (0131 6)51 5002
Email: Lynsey.Buchanan@ed.ac.uk |
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