Undergraduate Course: British Idealism and Immaterialism (PHIL10111)
Course Outline
| School | School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | This course will offer detailed seminars on the British idealists and immaterialists, from Bishop Berkeley, through Bradley and Bosanquet, to T. L. S. Sprigge. No detailed logical or metaphysical expertise will be assumed, and the course is intended to be accessible to students with a wide range of philosophical interests and aptitudes. |
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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. |
Course Delivery Information
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Learning Outcomes
| To develop further the philosophical skills, and to extend and deepen the philosophical knowledge, acquired in previous philosophy courses. In taking this course, students should be equipped to explore, discuss and analyse philosophical issues in the historical development of British Idealism and Immaterialism, and acquire confidence in dealing with concepts and arguments from such important figures as George Berkeley, F. H. Bradley and T. L. S. Sprigge.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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Class location: G.06 DSB |
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Alasdair Richmond
Tel: (0131 6)50 3656
Email: A.Richmond@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Susan Richards
Tel: (0131 6)51 3733
Email: sue.richards@ed.ac.uk |
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