Islamic Philosophy (V7089)
Islamic Philosophy
Module V7089
Module details for 2022/23.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
This module aims to introduce students to the main themes, movements and thinkers of the Islamic Philosophical Tradition, with an emphasis in trying to make it conversant with some of the themes of Modern Western Philosophy. Topics to be addressed will include: Islamic Metaphysics; The notion of Islamic Science; Ibn Sina's Epistemology; Sufism and Mysticism; Ibn Rushd's Philosophy of Language; the philosophy of Al-Kindi; Al-Ghazali on Ethics.
Module learning outcomes
Be able to think critically about the history of 'western' philosophy in the context of other traditions, especially the Islamic tradition.
Present a coherent and detailed understanding of key issues in Islamic Philosophy.
Analyse key arguments and themes in Islamic Philosophy.
Present and defend some independent views as regards the key issues in Islamic Philosophy.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (4000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Tue 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Sarah Sawyer
Assess convenor
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Dr Daniel Molto
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