Postgraduate Course: Introduction to Philosophical Method (EPT) (PHIL11091)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Philosophy |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
This course aims to introduce students to the methods of philosophy. These aims are achieved through studying the structure of the philosophical arguments in some classic philosophical texts.
Students on Introduction to Philosophical Methods (EPT) should only attend lectures 1-6 of the Introduction to Philosophical Methods course (PHIL11008). |
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
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-6 | | | | | 11:10 - 13:00 |
| First Class |
Week 1, Friday, 11:10 - 13:00, Zone: Central. 3.10 Dugald Stewart Building |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| Students will become familiar with the methods of philosophy. They will develop their ability to read philosophy and their skills with regard to the oral and written presentation of philosophical arguments. |
Assessment Information
| One 1,500 word essay. |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Elinor Mason
Tel:
Email: elinor.mason@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Lynsey Buchanan
Tel: (0131 6)51 5002
Email: Lynsey.Buchanan@ed.ac.uk |
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