CENTRE FOR LIFELONG LEARNING - PHILOSOPHICAL STUDIES

CENTRE FOR LIFELONG LEARNING - PHILOSOPHICAL STUDIES

Level 1

KL 108D / KL 158D - MORAL PHILOSOPHY
Credit Points
20
Course Coordinator
Ms Elaine Cameron

Pre-requisites

None

Notes

This course will not be available in 2006/07.

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

12 audio-conference tutorials of one-and-a-half-hours.

Assessment

1 two-hour written examination (40%) and in-course assessment (60%).

KL 108E / KL 158E - PHILOSOPHY AND THE HUMAN PERSON
Credit Points
20
Course Coordinator
Ms Elaine Cameron

Pre-requisites

None

Notes

This course will be available in 2006/07 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

12 audio-conference tutorials of one-and-a-half-hours.

Assessment

1 two-hour written examination (40%) and in-course assessment (60%).

KL 108F / KL 158F - HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY
Credit Points
20
Course Coordinator
Ms Elaine Cameron

Pre-requisites

None

Notes

This course will be available in 2006/07 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

12 audio-conference tutorials of one-and-a-half-hours.

Assessment

1 two-hour written examination (40%) and in-course assessment (60%).

KL 108G / KL 158G - METAPHYSICS AND EPISTEMOLOGY
Credit Points
20
Course Coordinator
Ms Elaine Cameron

Pre-requisites

None

Notes

This course is not available in 2006/07.

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

12 audio-conference tutorials of one-and-a-half-hours.

Assessment

1 two-hour written examination (40%) and in-course assessment (60%).

Level 2

KL 2080 / KL 2580 - PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
Credit Points
20
Course Coordinator
Ms Elaine Cameron

Pre-requisites

Successful completion of at least 2 of the 4 level 1 core courses.

Notes

This course is available in 2006/07 as KL 2580.

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

Tutorials with specially assigned project supervisor.

Assessment

One 3500 word extended essay (100%).

KL 2081 / KL 2581 - PHILOSOPHY FOR SCHOOLS
Credit Points
20
Course Coordinator
Ms Elaine Cameron

Pre-requisites

Successful completion of at least 2 of the 4 level 1 core courses

Notes

This course is available in 2006/07 as KL 2581.

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

Tutorials with specially assigned project supervisor.

Assessment

One 3500 word extended essay (100%).

KL 2082 / KL 2582 - SPECIAL PROJECT IN PHILOSOPHY
Credit Points
20
Course Coordinator
Ms Elaine Cameron

Pre-requisites

Successful completion of at least 2 of the 4 level 1 core courses.

Notes

This course is available in 2005/06 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%).