Philosophy Intercalated BSc

Course detail Description

We will provide you with an understanding of some central issues in general metaphysics and epistemology, in particular issues concerning the ways in which the kind of objectivity possible in evaluative and ethical thought both resembles and differs from the kind of objectivity that is typical of the natural sciences. This will help you to develop different perspectives on problems you may encounter in your professional life.

We teach our courses through a mixture of lectures and seminar discussions, although given the relatively small numbers of students on the course, it is possible to incorporate a good deal of discussion within a lecture.

Module

Lectures

Knowledge, Objectivity & Relativism

40 hours

Facts & Values in Historical Perspective

40 hours

Values, Needs & Desires

40 hours

Dissertation

5 hours

For all modules except the dissertation, you will have one three-hour written exam which contributes to your final mark, and formative essays which provide you with some sense of how your work is progressing and practice in essay techniques. For your dissertation module, you will write a 10,000-word dissertation.

Module

Assessment

Knowledge, Objectivity & Relativism

Summative assessment: one three-hour written examination in the May/June examination period.

Formative assessment: two1,500-word formative essays in the first semester, and two in the second.

Facts & Values in Historical Perspective

As above

Values, Needs & Desires

As above

Dissertation

Summative assessment: dissertation of 10,000 words (maximum)

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Structure

Year 1 Required modules

• Knowledge, Objectivity & Relativism (30 credits)

• Facts & Values in Historical Perspective (30 credits)

• Values, Needs & Desires (30 credits)

• Dissertation (30 credits)

We regularly review our modules to make sure our programmes are as up-to-date, innovative and relevant as possible. The modules we offer may therefore change. We suggest that you check the course finder for updates: Required Modules Optional Modules