Postgraduate Course: History of Modern Philosophy: Epistemology MSc (PHIL11078)
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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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
Course description |
Introduction to epistemological themes in early modern philosophy, including reactions to scepticism, the nature ideas and perception.
Shared with UG course PHIL10088 History of Modern Philosophy: Epistemology
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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 |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites |
None |
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 2, 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 18, Monday, 14:00 - 15:50, Zone: Central. G06 Dugald Stewart Building |
No Exam 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 2,500 word essay |
Special Arrangements
None |
Additional Information
Academic description |
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Syllabus |
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Transferable skills |
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Reading list |
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Study Abroad |
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Study Pattern |
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Keywords |
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Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Pauline Phemister
Tel: (0131 6)51 3747
Email: p.phemister@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Lynsey Buchanan
Tel: (0131 6)51 5002
Email: Lynsey.Buchanan@ed.ac.uk |
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1 September 2011 6:42 am
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