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Undergraduate Course: Rawls (PHIL10091)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryIn this course, we critically examine the main ideas and arguments John Rawls' classic book, *A Theory of Justice* in some depth, and also look at how Rawls' views developed since the writing of that book, culminating in his more recent *Political Liberalism*, which we shall also examine in some depth. In association with each of these texts we will look at a variety of relevant secondary literature.
Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesAt least 3 philosophy courses at grade B or above or be predicted to obtain this. We only consider University/College level courses.
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Learning Outcomes
To develop further core philosophical skills, and to extend and deepend philosophical knowledge as acquired in other philosophy classes.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Course URL http://www.philosophy.ed.ac.uk/ug study/ug honours/ug honours index.html
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserProf Michael Ridge
Tel: (0131 6)50 3657
Email: M.Ridge@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMiss Susan Richards
Tel: (0131 6)51 3733
Email: sue.richards@ed.ac.uk
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