Level 1
- KL 108D / KL 158D - MORAL PHILOSOPHY
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- Credit Points
- 20
- Course Coordinator
- Mr Donald Paterson
Pre-requisites
None
Notes
This course will not be available in 2004/2005.
Overview
The course falls into two main parts: Moral Problems and Ethical theory. The moral problems part of the course examines some specific moral questions which may include such issues as abortion, capital punishment, the treatment of animals, genetic engineering and responsibilities to the environment. The ethical theory part of the course examines contemporary versions of three moral theories that seek to provide a guide to morally right action.
Structure
10 two-hour lectures.
Assessment
1 two-hour written exam (40%) and continuous assessment (60%).
- KL 108E / KL 158E - PHILOSOPHY AND THE HUMAN PERSON
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- Credit Points
- 20
- Course Coordinator
- Mr Donald Paterson
Pre-requisites
None
Notes
This course will be available in 2004/2005 in the second half-session as KL 158E.
Overview
An introduction to some of the central philosophical questions concerning the human mind and personal identity, and to some of the relevant philosophical issues in the field of human personality and relationships.
Structure
10 two-hour lectures.
Assessment
1 two-hour written exam (40%) and continuous assessment (60%).
- KL 108F / KL 158F - HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY
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- Credit Points
- 20
- Course Coordinator
- Mr Donald Paterson
Pre-requisites
None
Notes
This course will be available in 2004/2005 in the first half-session as KL 108F.
Overview
An introduction to some of the most important theories and ideas of four of the most influential philosophers in the history of Western philosophy: Plato, Aristotle, Descartes and Hume.
Structure
10 two-hour lectures.
Assessment
1 two-hour written exam (40%) and continuous assessment (60%).
- KL 108G / KL 158G - METAPHYSICS AND EPISTEMOLOGY
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- Credit Points
- 20
- Course Coordinator
- Mr Donald Paterson
Pre-requisites
None
Notes
This course is not available in 2004/2005.
Overview
The course falls into two main parts: an introduction to some traditional metaphysical questions, such as freewill and determinism; and an introduction to some of the main issues in the theory of knowledge.
Structure
10 two-hour lectures.
Assessment
1 two-hour written exam (40%) and continuous assessment (60%).
Level 2
- KL 2080 / KL 2580 - PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
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- Credit Points
- 20
- Course Coordinator
- Mr Donald Paterson
Pre-requisites
Successful completion of at least 2 of the 4 level 1 core courses.
Notes
This course is not available in 2004/05.
Overview
This course will involve the student in choosing an area of philosophical interest relevant to an aspect of professional life, researching it, and writing an extended essay on the basis of this research. All this will be done in consultation with, and with the help and guidance of a specially chosen supervisor from within Philosophy.
Structure
6 Fortnightly tutorials with specially assigned project supervisor.
Assessment
One 3500 word extended essay (100%).
- KL 2081 / KL 2581 - PHILOSOPHY FOR SCHOOLS
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- Credit Points
- 20
- Course Coordinator
- Mr Donald Paterson
Pre-requisites
Successful completion of at least 2 of the 4 level 1 core courses
Notes
This course is not available in 2004/05.
Overview
This course will involve the student in researching the content area of the Scottish Higher in Philosophy and completing materials for use in school classrooms on the basis of this research. All this will be done in consultation with, and with the help and guidance of, a specially chosen supervisor from within Philosophy.
Structure
Fortnightly tutorials with specially assigned project supervisor.
Assessment
One 3500 word extended essay (100%).
- KL 2082 / KL 2582 - SPECIAL PROJECT IN PHILOSOPHY
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- Credit Points
- 20
- Course Coordinator
- Mr Donald Paterson
Pre-requisites
Successful completion of at least 2 of the 4 level 1 core courses.
Notes
This course is available in 2004/05 in the second half-session as KL 2582.
Overview
This course will involve the student in choosing an area of philosophical interest, researching it, and writing an extended essay on the basis of this research. All this will be done in consultation with, and with the help and guidance of a specially chosen supervisor from within Philosophy.
Structure
Fortnightly tutorials with specially assigned project supervisor.
Assessment
One 3500 word extended essay (100%).