Undergraduate Course: Philosophy of Well-Being (PHIL10152)
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 3 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | This course covers well-being, a key issue in practical philosophy. |
| Course description |
Topics that might be covered include:
Theories of well-being (hedonism, desire theories, objective theories, hybrid theories); the relation between momentary and lifetime well-being; particular prudential goods (achievement, friendship etc); disability and well-being; the nature and badness of pain; prudential reasons; the well-being of children and nonhuman animals.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
Students MUST have passed:
Morality and Value (PHIL08015)
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | Students studying on MA Cognitive Science (Humanities) are permitted to take this course without having met the pre-requisite. However, it is advisable that students discuss the suitability of the course with their PT and the course organizer before enrolling. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Visiting students should have completed at least 3 Philosophy courses at grade B or above. We will only consider University/College level courses. Applicants should note that, as with other popular courses, meeting the minimum does NOT guarantee admission. **Please note that 3rd year Philosophy courses are high-demand, meaning that they have a very high number of students wishing to enrol in a very limited number of spaces.** These enrolments are managed strictly by the Visiting Student Office, in line with the quotas allocated by the department, and all enquiries to enrol in these courses must be made through the CAHSS Visiting Student Office. It is not appropriate for students to contact the department directly to request additional spaces. |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2024/25, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: 0 |
| Course Start |
Semester 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Seminar/Tutorial Hours 22,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
174 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Midterm Essay 40% 1500 words
Final Essay 60% 2500 words
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| Feedback |
Not entered |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Further development of core philosophical skills in philosophy: interpreting authors, reconstructing and evaluating arguments, articulating theories, etc
- Knowledge of the main theories of well-being, and their strengths and weakness.
- Ability to write an essay on the theory of well-being which displays critical assessment along with knowledge of the literature.
- An understanding of some of the main philosophical debates and practical issues which the theory of well-being has implications for
- Confidence to give a short class presentation with the help of clear visual aids
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Reading List
Suggested Reading:
Crisp, R. Well-Being in the Stanford Encyclopaedia of Philosophy
Fletcher, G. The Philosophy of Well-Being: An Introduction
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Through seminars, tutorials, and readings, students will analyse and critically evaluate different philosophical theories, texts, and arguments, while trying to develop independent assessments of their relative merits. This will involve being open to different perspectives/interpretations and to challenging their own perspectives and assumptions. Students will learn how to read and engage with complex philosophical texts and arguments. They will also participate in oral and written debate where they will learn how to articulate clear arguments in respectful, insightful, original, and productive ways ¿ also learning how to develop arguments grounded in the relevant literature (i.e. how to develop and use research).
Core skills gained or developed on this course:
Challenging own perspectives and assumptions; Critical thinking; Critical analysis and evaluation; Formulating original arguments and justifying it; Oral communication (discussion, debating respectfully, influencing); Preparation, planning and organisation; Academic reading skills; Research skills; Resilience; Self-reflection; Understanding broader perspectives; Written communication; Writing clearly and concisely. |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Diogo Carneiro
Tel:
Email: dcarneir@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Joan MacKenzie
Tel:
Email: jmacken8@ed.ac.uk |
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