Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | SUBSTANCE AND PROCESS IN INDIAN METAPHYSICS | ||
Code | PHIL726 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr CJ Bartley Philosophy C.J.Bartley@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2019-20 | Level 7 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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This module aims to; explore the philosophy of Classical India considered as a dialogue between Buddhist and Brahminical thinkers, investigate what is distinctive about these Indian approaches and compare and contrast them with Western philosophical counterparts on matters of metaphysics, ethics and philosophy of religion. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Students will be able to identify and evaluate key philosophical commitments in Classical Indian thought. |
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(LO2) Students will be able to contrast and compare some important Western and non-Western philosophical ideas and assumptions |
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(LO3) Students will gain an insight into researching non-Western philosophical theories and arguments |
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(LO4) Students will be able to contextualise information about the Indian worldviews they consider |
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(LO5) Students will gain an appreciation of the particularity of Western philosophical theory and assumptions |
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(S1) Confidence in considering unfamiliar ideas |
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(S2) Ability to understand some non-Western texts |
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(S3) Ability to research a philosophical topic |
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(S4) Ability to compare and evaluate philosophical ideas from different cultures |
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(S5) Ability to articulate and critically discuss philosophical ideas and arguments |
Syllabus |
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Indicative syllabus: |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Seminar |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
11 |
11 | |||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 139 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Essay There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. | 3,000 words | 100 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |