Module Provider: |
Philosophy |
Number of credits: |
20 [10 ECTS credits] |
Level: |
I (Intermediate) |
Terms in which taught: |
Autumn |
Module Convenor: |
PJ
Stratton-Lake |
Pre-requisites: |
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Module version for: |
2007/8 |
Aims:
To introduce students to some of the central ideas of Ancient Philosophy through a study of its two principal figures, Plato and Aristotle. |
Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module, students will:
have gained an understanding of topics in Plato's philosophy, such as: morality, especially justice; the state; the soul; knowledge and opinion; the Platonic allegories
have gained an understanding of topics in Aristotle's philosophy, such as: the nature of happiness; the end of man; virtue; the Doctrine of the Mean; responsibility; justice; friendship; pleasure |
Additional outcomes:
In addition students will:
have acquired an appreciation of the scope and concerns of Ancient Philosophy
have acquired a grasp of the place of Ancient Philosophy in the history of Philosophy, and its relation to topics and concerns in contemporary Philosophy. |
Outline content:
The module will be based on one or more set texts from Plato and Aristotle such as The Republic and The Nicomachean Ethics. Other texts, such as various Platonic dialogues or Aristotle's Politics or Metaphysics, may be used in any given year. Topics will be drawn from those texts, with supplementary reading from commentaries and articles. |
Brief description of teaching
and learning methods:
The module will be taught by means of lectures, with accompanying essay seminars. |
Contact hours:
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| Lectures |
18 |
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| Tutorials/seminars |
2 |
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| Total hours |
20 |
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| Number of essays or assignments |
2 |
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Assessment:
2 x 1,500-2,000 word essays.
Relative percentage of coursework: 30%
Examinations
Examination of this module is by coursework (2 coursework essays contributing 30%) and by final exam (70%). The final exam will be two hours in which time you will be required to answer two questions from a choice of six.
Requirements for a pass
40%
Reassessment
Written examination only
Reassessment arrangements
Re-examination in August/September
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