University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: 2-4 Tues

This module discusses philosophical reflections on the idea of world order through a study of certain key texts of political philosophy, selected each year from an approved list. This will consist of some Roman and Greek texts (e.g. Thucydides, History, Lucretius De Rerum Natura) some medieval Christian texts (e.g. Augustine, De Civitate Dei, Dante, De Monarchia), some modern texts (e.g. Hegel, Philosophy of History) and some twentieth century texts (for example, Voegelin, Order and History, Santayana, Dominations and Powers). These texts would be bracketed by a general methodological and philosophical introduction and a concluding discussion of the implications of these readings.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: Two hour seminar

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100 %

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