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PY5201 Classical Philosophy

Academic year(s): 2017-2018

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: 11.00 am - 1.00 pm Thu

The module will address topics in ancient metaphysics and ethics concentrating on selected readings from the works of Plato or Aristotle. The module will investigate Aristotle's notion of motion and change and how motion and change relate to different understandings of infinity and place/space. The readings will be primarily from Aristotle's Physics and Metaphysics.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2 hours.

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment: New Coursework (5,000-word essay) = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr B M Sattler
Module teaching staff: Dr B Sattler and Prof S Broadie