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Undergraduate Module Descriptor
PHL3126: Hidden Voices in Early Modern Philosophy
This module descriptor refers to the 2023/4 academic year.
Module Aims
Students will gain name-recognition of, and appreciation for, some non-canonical early modern philosophers. They will gain some knowledge of why these philosophers have been largely ignored, as well as what we gain by studying them. Through the work of these non-canonical philosophers, students will gain a good understanding of some key philosophical problems addressed during the early modern period, including their rationale and various attempts at solving them. By making a critical study of these topics, focusing on primary texts, students’ skills in the analysis, evaluation and presentation of arguments will be enhanced
| On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
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| Module-Specific Skills | 1. Identify and cogently discuss the questions, themes and topics addressed by some early modern philosophers. 2. Critically distinguish and evaluate certain positions and arguments within early modern philosophy. 3. Conduct in-depth analysis of early modern philosophical texts in their historical and philosophical context. 4. Critically reflect on the methodological challenges of exploring the work of non-canonical philosophers. |
| Discipline-Specific Skills | 5. Demonstrate high-level understanding of the interrelation between historical events and philosophical developments. 6. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of different types of philosophical analysis. |
| Personal and Key Skills | 7. Demonstrate a significantly expanded philosophical vocabulary and understanding with respect to key ideas in early modern philosophy. 8. Engage in complex arguments both orally and through writing. 9. Conduct research independently engaging in complex ideas and problems while developing original research insights. |