Postgraduate Course: Ancient Ethics MSc (PHIL11092)
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 |
The course will examine theories of virtue and the good in ancient thinkers, particularly in Plato, Aristotle, and in the Hellenistic philosophers; thinkers from later antiquity may also be included. Topics discussed will include the nature of virtue, its relation to the good and to knowledge, and the unity of virtue. The impact of ancient theories of virtue on later thought will also be considered.
Shared with UG course Ancient Ethics PHIL10101.
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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, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | | 14:00 - 15:50 |
| First Class |
Week 1, Friday, 14:00 - 15:50, Zone: Central. G.06 Dugald Stewart Building |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students should have acquired
- an understanding of some major issues in ancient theories of virtue
- an understanding of how these issues relate to continuing debates
- an ability to read closely, analyse and criticise ancient philosophical texts.
They should also have further developed the following skills
- written skills
- the ability to take part in group discussion
- the ability to present and defend arguments
- the ability to understand and analyse arguments |
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 Andrew Mason
Tel:
Email: A.S.Mason@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Lynsey Buchanan
Tel: (0131 6)51 5002
Email: Lynsey.Buchanan@ed.ac.uk |
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