PY2902
Knowledge, Mind and Reality
2019-2020
20
10
SCQF level 8
1
Academic year(s): 2019-2020
SCOTCAT credits : 20
ECTS credits : 10
Level : SCQF level 8
Semester: 1
Availability restrictions: Only available to those enrolling on the MA Combined Studies or already enrolled on the MA/BSc General degree taken in the evening.
Planned timetable:
This module will acquaint students with a number of central topics in Epistemology, Philosophy of Mind, and Metaphysics. Students will have the opportunity to discuss and critically evaluate philosophical issues and problems relating to such matters as knowledge (e.g.: what constitutes knowledge? How should we respond to sceptical arguments that threaten the very possibility of knowledge?), the mind-body problem (e.g.is the mind the same thing as the brain? If not, what is it? Can the conscious mind be explained by science?), and metaphysical questions concerning such matters as the nature of objects, persons and causation, and the existence of God.
Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass PY1901
Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take PY1005 or take PY1006 or take PY2801 or take PY1010 or take PY2012
Weekly contact: 1 x 2.5-hour session: lectures and tutorials
Scheduled learning hours: 35
Guided independent study hours: 165
As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%
Re-assessment: Coursework = 100%