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Overview
Through the mid-18th and early-19th centuries, Scotland was ablaze with fresh and challenging intellectual thought, publications, and scientific breakthroughs. Philosophy was at the heart of this movement known as the Scottish Enlightenment.
Explore this extraordinary stretch of Scottish history through the philosophical works that inspired the movement and fired up debate across Scotland, Europe, and the world.
Careers
The Philosophy of the Scottish Enlightenment at the University of Aberdeen offers career-enhancing skills applicable in a range of professions, including teaching, tourism, and museum work.
You’ll gain transferrable skills in debate and constructive criticism through written presentations, interactive discussions, and private study.
Programme Structure
You’ll study the following modules:- Father of the Scottish Enlightenment: Francis Hutcheson on Scottish moral philosophy
- Scotland’s Great Infidel: David Hume on knowledge and morality
- Infamous Scottish judge Henry Home (Lord Kames) on voluntary versus necessary causes in moral and natural worlds
- Adam Smith’s Theory of Moral Sentiments in Scottish ‘polite’ culture
- Father of Modern Economics: Adam Smith on political economy
- Conjectural history in the thought of Adam Ferguson and John Millar
- Thomas Reid in the Scottish School of Common Sense Philosophy
- Philosophy of rhetoric and language in the works of George Campbell and James Dunbar
- Scotian Plato: Dugald Stewart on moral education
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
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Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Philosophy View 15 other Short Courses in Philosophy in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Duolingo English Test 120
TOEFL® IBT OR
90
PTE Academic 62
IELTS 6.5
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Other requirements
General requirements
This course has no formal entry requirements. You decide if it’s suitable for you.
The course is delivered at Masters level. At this level, for this course, you’d usually have at least:
- a 2:2 UK honours degree (or equivalent), or
- relevant experience that supports this level of study.
Tuition Fees
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Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents2090 GBP / full≈ 2090 GBP / full
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