Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LC Philosophical Traditions
School	Phil, Theology and Religion
Department	Philosophy
Module Code	08 32793
Module Lead	Jussi Suikkanen
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
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Restrictions	None
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Description	Most modules taught at philosophy departments in the UK examine the views of contemporary philosophers working in the ‘analytic tradition’. This module breaks this tradition and gives an introduction to alternative views. It also provides students with a taste of different – sometimes less conventional - approaches. The different traditions of doing philosophy that can be discussed on this module include both different historical approaches (including Pre-Socratic and Classical Philosophy, Medieval Philosophy, Early Modern Philosophy, Post Kantian Philosophy) and traditions from different cultures (including Continental Philosophy and various traditions in Eastern Philosophy, African and Latin American Philosophy). Because the module is research-led and because there are so many different traditions, each year the exact content will vary depending upon the module convenor. Normally, the module will focus on one or two traditions in depth. The aim of the module is to introduce to the students the historical and cultural contexts of the relevant traditions, their key figures and texts, and their main questions and central views.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate understanding of different philosophical traditions and their historical and cultural contexts. Demonstrate ability to read and understand the key texts of different traditions independently. Demonstrate ability to critically examine a selection of arguments from within those traditions and to connect the issues/themes from these traditions with issues/themes from other modules.
Assessment	32793-01 : Essay 1 - 1500 words : Coursework (50%) 32793-02 : Essay 2 - 1500 words : Coursework (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 1 x 1500 word essay (50%) And 1 x 1500 word essay (50%) Reassessment: Same as assessment
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