Undergraduate Course: Epistemology in the Early Modern World (PHIL10145)
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 |
Course website |
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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. |
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. |
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: 25 |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
Course Start Date |
16/09/2013 |
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Seminar/Tutorial Hours 22,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
174 )
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Additional Notes |
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Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
70 %,
Coursework
30 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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Exam Information |
Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours & Minutes |
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Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | Epistemology in the Early Modern World (PHIL10145) | 2:00 | |
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Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 1, Part-year visiting students only (VV1)
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Learn enabled: No |
Quota: 5 |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
Course Start Date |
16/09/2013 |
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
(
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 22,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
174 )
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Additional Notes |
|
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
70 %,
Coursework
30 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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Exam Information |
Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours & Minutes |
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Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | Epistemology in the Early Modern World (PHIL10145) | 2:00 | |
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 mid-semester essay of c.2,000 words (30%) and one final closed book examination (70%) |
Special Arrangements
None |
Additional Information
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Syllabus |
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Reading list |
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Study Abroad |
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Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser | Dr Pauline Phemister
Tel: (0131 6)51 3747
Email: p.phemister@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Susan Richards
Tel: (0131 6)51 3733
Email: sue.richards@ed.ac.uk |
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