Postgraduate Course: Epistemology (Online) (PHIL11131)
Course Outline
School | School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type | Online Distance Learning |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
Home subject area | Philosophy |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
Course description | This course is aimed at offering an overview of a selection of core topics in epistemology such as scepticism, testimony, virtue epistemology, modal epistemology, epistemic externalism/internalism,
perceptual knowledge, and understanding. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Students will gain knowledge of some of the key issues in contemporary epistemology. They will also develop their skills in critical thinking and in the oral and written presentation of philosophical arguments. |
Assessment Information
Students will be assessed by a 2500 word essay at the end of the semester (85%) and successful participation in the on-line activities associated with the course (15%). |
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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Contacts
Course organiser | Dr Mikkel Gerken
Tel: (0131 6)51 5172
Email: mgerken@exseed.ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Lynsey Buchanan
Tel: (0131 6)51 5002
Email: Lynsey.Buchanan@ed.ac.uk |
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