Undergraduate Module Descriptor

PHL3024A: Philosophical Readings 3

This module descriptor refers to the 2019/0 academic year.

Module Aims

This module aims to introduce you to one of the most influential books in 20th century philosophy, Gilbert Ryle’s “The Concept of Mind”. As well as engaging critically with a major philosophical work, you will become familiar with two key movements in 20th century philosophy, behaviourism and ordinary language philosophy. You will also think critically about a number of central issues in philosophy of mind.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
This module's assessment will evaluate your achievement of the ILOs listed here – you will see reference to these ILO numbers in the details of the assessment for this module.
On successfully completing the programme you will be able to:
Module-Specific Skills	1. engage in in-depth study of a text through detailed reading and analysis; 2. understand the historical and social context of production of the philosophical book; 3. question/criticise the texts approach from different perspectives;
Discipline-Specific Skills	4. demonstrate the ability to analyse philosophical arguments; 5. reason about the abstract and concrete problems addressed in texts; 6. write well-argued essays using appropriate philosophical arguments and language;
Personal and Key Skills	7. construct and evaluate arguments; 8. formulate and express ideas at different levels of abstraction; and 9. assess, analyse, discuss, and criticise the views of others.

Module Content

Syllabus Plan

The syllabus plan will vary depending on the text that has been chosen (see below). In general, each week will be devoted to in-depth analysis of a significant part of the text (one or two chapters).

Introduction
Chapter 1 – “Descartes’ Myth”
Chapter 2 – Knowing How and Knowing That”
Chapter 3 – “The Will”
Chapter 4 – “Emotion”
Chapter 5 – “Dispositions and Occurrences”
Chapter 6 – “Self-Knowledge”
Chapter 7 – “Sensation and Observation”
Chapter 8 – “Imagination”
Chapter 9 – “The Intellect”
Chapter 10 – “Psychology”

Learning and Teaching

This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	Guided independent study	Placement / study abroad
22	128

...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:

Category	Hours of study time	Description
Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity	22	Weekly seminars. The course will be devoted to detailed discussion and analysis of the text. This format allows for in-depth analysis, exploration of your own ideas and discussion between students and lecturer. In one or two dedicated sessions, all students will present to the group how they intend to structure their essay.
Guided independent study	128	A variety of private study activities guided by your module leader

Online Resources

This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).

ELE – http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/