| Unit name | Ancient Philosophy |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PHIL20040 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | I/5 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Tho |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Department of Philosophy |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
The Ancient world included rich philosophical traditions which have had a profound influence on philosophy and culture today. Ancient Greece and Rome stretched across wide areas of the globe, including thinkers from what are now known as the Middle East and Africa, along with the Greek archipelago. Ancient China and India had philosophical traditions such as the 'Hundred Schools of Thought' (China) and Vedic and Buddhist traditions (India). In this unit we will look at one or more schools of Ancient Philosophy, with a likely focus on departmental areas of specialism such as Greek and/or Chinese philosophy. In a given year we may focus on in-depth study of one or more philosophers from a single tradition (such as Aristotle and Plato). In another year we might study works from more than one tradition (such as Greek and Chinese philosophy). Our aims will be to:
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate detailed knowledge and in-depth understanding of selected core texts in ancient philosophy,
2. demonstrate detailed knowledge and in-depth understanding of the key secondary literature concerning these texts,
3. demonstrate the ability to philosophically analyse and engage critically with the relevant core texts and secondary literature, to a standard appropriate for level I/5,
4. demonstrate the ability to communicate philosophical ideas, positions, and arguments, in clear, fluent writing of a standard appropriate to level I/5,
5. demonstrate independent research skills of a standard appropriate to level I/5.
Lectures and seminars.
Open book take home exam (100%) [ILOs (1)-(5)
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
