University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: TBC

This module provides a history of the development of western political philosophy. The module examines the philosophical ideas that influenced events during the modern period of political revolutions (roughly construed as mid 17th Century to early 20th Century). The Revolutions covered will include the British Civil War, The Glorious Revolution, The American Revolution, the French Revolution and the disturbances of the 1840s. In each case the focus will be on the texts and concepts from political philosophy that shaped the expressed ideology of the revolutionary movements. The module will also examine how these ideas were codified in key documents such as the US Constitution, and how once revolutionary philosophies transformed into defences of the status quo following success in securing political power.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact:

Scheduled learning hours: 33

Guided independent study hours: 267

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews:

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

Personnel