PH SIM: Readings in Philosophy
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Readings in Philosophy
Readings in Philosophy:
(a) Plato’s writings through Greek
(b) Philosophy and the body
(c) St. Thomas Aquinas on the human soul
PH SIM
NFQ Level:
8
ECTS Credits:
5
Module Aims:
Students would study 1 topic as rotated through (a), (b) and (c) and this would
allow them to investigate in some depth either (a) a selection of Plato’s writings
in Greek or (b) philosophical views on the human body or (c) Aquinas’s views
on the human soul and some of the difficulties that his analysis poses. The module
studied might also interest students to pursue their investigations more fully, perhaps
for the extended essay and/ or for postgraduate research, depending on
circumstances.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to
Learning Outcomes
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Outcomes
On completing this module, students will be able to:
MOI Identify some of the key issues and
complexities of philosophical analysis of
the topics investigated
POI
MO2 discuss how some philosophers have
approached these topics
PO6
MO3 develop a more critical appraisal of
their own positions towards the issues
discussed.
PO8
Pre-requisite Learning
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PH SIM: Readings in Philosophy
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not
enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section
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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
Self and tutor-directed reading of course material
Researching, structuring information, writing up
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