Philosophy of Psychology (PGT) PHIL5107
- Academic Session: 2022-23
- School: School of Humanities
- Credits: 20
- Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
- Typically Offered: Either Semester 1 or Semester 2
- Available to Visiting Students: No
- Available to Erasmus Students: No
Short Description
This course introduces students to contemporary analytic philosophy of psychology.
Timetable
Two meetings per week during the teaching period, including at least four hours of seminars, as scheduled on MyCampus.
Requirements of Entry
Masters at College Level
Excluded Courses
PHIL4033
Co-requisites
None
Assessment
2 Essays (2500 words each) - 100%
Main Assessment In: April/May
Course Aims
This course aims to:
■ Allow students to gain a thorough understanding of central theories about the nature of law.
■ Provide students with the opportunity to apply philosophical concepts and theories to philosophical issues raised by the law.
■ Encourage students to hone their analytical and critical skills, by considering and developing key arguments and positions in depth.
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of this course students will be able to:
■ Formulate clearly, and explain in some detail, central philosophical theories of the nature of law.
■ Critically evaluate the merits of those theories.
■ Competently deploy a variety of concepts from other philosophical subdisciplines (e.g. metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of language, moral philosophy) in the analysis of philosophical questions raised by the law.
■ Articulate complex arguments perspicuously and rigorously, in written form.
Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits
Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.