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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences : Philosophy

Undergraduate Course: The rationalists: Spinoza and Leibniz (PHIL10086)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaPhilosophy Other subject areaNone
Course website http://www.philosophy.ed.ac.uk/ug_study/ug_honours/ug_hons_index.html Taught in Gaelic?No
Course description An in-depth, critical study of the rationalist systems of philosophy developed by two major philosophers of the early modern period, Spinoza and Leibniz. Similarities and contrasts among their views will be explored and explained and their respective systems of philosophy subjected to critical analysis.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesthree philosophy courses at university or college level at grade B or above.
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
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 a final closed-book examination (70%)
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
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Contacts
Course organiserDr Pauline Phemister
Tel: (0131 6)51 3747
Email: p.phemister@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMiss Susan Richards
Tel: (0131 6)51 3733
Email: sue.richards@ed.ac.uk
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