PH1: Historical Introduction to Philosophy 1
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Historical Introduction to Philosophy 1
Historical Introduction to Philosophy 1
PH1
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8
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Module Aims: To introduce 1st Arts students, to include Philosophy students, and
those studying part-time in the evening degree course, to a selection of views about
what philosophy is from the ancient, medieval and modern periods. This will provide
students with an understanding of the variety of ways in which philosophy has been
defined and more specifically, for those who study for the degree in Theology and
Philosophy, will serve as a useful background for situating philosophical developments
which are examined in other sections of philosophical thought.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to
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On completing this module, students will be able to:
MO1 identify the nature of philosophical
thinking and argument.
PO1
MO2 recognise the variety of ways in which
philosophers have explained their
PO6
philosophical views.
MO3 develop a critical approach to issues.
PO7
MO4 discover some of the philosophical
implications for the study of
theology.
5
PO2
PH1: Historical Introduction to Philosophy 1
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enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section
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enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section
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MO2
Seminar
MO3
Examination
MO1 MO4
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30%
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50%
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Independent Learning
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Full-Time Hours per semester
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Self-directed reading and revision
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Researching, structuring information, writing up
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