Early Modern Philosophy (V7071)
Early Modern Philosophy
Module V7071
Module details for 2023/24.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module Outline
The module introduces some assumptions, arguments and ideas from the following major philosophers of the 17th and 18th centuries that ground the empiricist and rationalist traditions: Descartes, Locke, Leibniz, Berkeley, Hume, Spinoza. The module will examine these assumptions, arguments and ideas in the context of contemporary discussions of the issues, in order to promote understanding both of the concerns which lie at the heart of much contemporary philosophy and of the history of those concerns.
Module learning outcomes
Understand and discriminate various positions within the rationalist tradition.
Understand and discriminate various positions within the empiricist tradition.
Analyse key arguments from major philosophers working within rationalist and empiricist traditions.
Analyse key texts from the Early Modern period.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (2500 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Fri 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 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
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Dr Daniel Molto
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Prof Mahon O'Brien
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