University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 8

Semester: 1

Availability restrictions: (subject to sufficient student demand) Non-graduating distance-learning students only.

Planned timetable: No traditional classes: e-learning module.

What am I, and what is reality? Am I part of the scientific, law-governed material world? If so, can I really act freely? How could a material thing be conscious? Am I the same person I was ten years ago? What, fundamentally, are material things and their properties? Can we understand the nature of space and time? Is the human mind capable of proving that God exists? This module will enable students to understand and begin to answer such fundamental metaphysical questions, and to gain valuable skills in reasoning and abstract thought.

Relationship to other modules

Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take PY1005 or take PY1010 or take PY2902

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: Via Moodle - weekly 1-hour scheduled live tutorial chat.

Scheduled learning hours: 15

Guided independent study hours: 185

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Re-assessment: 1 or more essays totaling no more than 6,000 words

Personnel

Module teaching staff: TBC