Undergraduate Course: Philosophy of Action (PHIL10075)
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 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Philosophy |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | Theories of action are central to many debates in the philosophy of mind and ethics. This course will provide an introduction to the central theories of action and to the problems that such theories need to address. We will examine the role of reasons and intentions in action, and whether acting essentially involves trying. We will consider the role of the agent in acting. We will also look at the connection between our understanding and description of the world around us and our actions. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Visiting students should have at least 3 Philosophy courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this). We will only consider University/College level courses.
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| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, students will:
- understand the central issues in the philosophy of action
- be able to present and defend arguments for and against the causal theory of action
- understand the relation between reasons and actions
- be able to describe the role of intentions in action
- have improved their analytic skills in philosophy
- have developed their ability to analyse and present a philosophical argument |
Assessment Information
coursework and participation 5%
1000 word coursework essay 35%
2500 word coursework essay 60%
Visiting Student Variant Assessment
Class presentation 10%
1000 word coursework essay 30%
2500 word coursework essay 60% |
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Matthew Chrisman
Tel: (0131 6)50 3648
Email: matthew.chrisman@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Susan Richards
Tel: (0131 6)51 3733
Email: sue.richards@ed.ac.uk |
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