PY5203 Kant

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

20

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SCQF level

SCQF level 11

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Planned timetable

To be confirmed.

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Prof J Timmermann

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Module Staff

Prof J Timmermann

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module will focus on Kant's critical philosophy. The primary text will be one of his three Critiques, and it may include consideration of themes in Kant's political philosophy, philosophy of religion or philosophy of history. The Cambridge translations are recommended.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2 hours.