Undergraduate Course: Special Study in Philosophy (PHIL10187)

Course Outline
School	School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences	College	College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Credit level (Normal year taken)	SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate)	Availability	Not available to visiting students
SCQF Credits	20	ECTS Credits	10
Summary	This course will examine the works of 1 (possibly 2) philosophers, seeking to understand and evaluate their specific contributions to particular debates as well as their works as a systematic whole.
Course description	This course will take 1, or 2, philosophers and examine their works in a systematic way, seeking to understand their specific contributions to particular debates, as well as how the different strands of their work fit together as a unified whole. The specific philosophers will be determined in advance of the course.

Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites	Students MUST have passed: Mind, Matter and Language (PHIL08014) AND Knowledge and Reality (PHIL08017)	Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations		Other requirements	Students studying on MA Cognitive Science (Humanities) are permitted to take this course without having met the pre-requisites of Mind, Matter and Language (PHIL08014) and Knowledge and Reality (PHIL08014). However, it is advisable that students discuss the suitability of the course with their PT and the course organiser before enrolling.

Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to: Explain the specific contributions of the relevant philosopher(s) to particular debates Evaluate the specific contributions of the relevant philosopher(s) to particular debates Articulate how the specific contributions of the relevant philosopher(s) relate to their work as a whole Demonstrate core skills in philosophy, including interpreting and critically engaging with philosophical texts, evaluating arguments and theories, and developing one's own ideas in response to the issues discussed.