Philosophy and Mathematics MA (Hons)

<strong>Philosophy</strong><br/><br/>Philosophy has been at the core of Western intellectual life for at least 2,500 years. It is central to our understanding of the world and our interaction with it.<br/><br/>Philosophy gives you the skills to think about great philosophical questions in a clear and systematic way.<br/><br/>While there are different approaches that philosophers have taken, the study of philosophy focuses on:<br/><br/><br/>* argument<br/><br/><br/>* critical enquiry<br/><br/><br/>* rigour in reasoning<br/><br/><br/>* clarity of expression, including making important distinctions<br/><br/><br/><strong>Mathematics</strong><br/><br/>Mathematics courses will help you develop your knowledge of pure mathematics in a formal way. They will also introduce you to ways of mathematical thinking required at university level.<br/><br/>As you progress through the programme, you will build a foundation in advanced mathematics, studying compulsory and option mathematics courses alongside philosophy.<br/><br/>Courses may be subject to change.<br/><br/><strong>Programme benefits</strong><br/><br/><br/>* Philosophy has been taught at the University since its foundation in 1583. Edinburgh was the centre of the Scottish Enlightenment and has a distinguished place in the history of philosophy.<br/><br/><br/>* You will have a choice of more than 40 option courses in Years 3 and 4 in all the main branches of philosophy.<br/><br/><br/>* Our world-leading academics are especially strong in:<br/><br/><br/>* philosophy of mind and cognition, language and science<br/><br/><br/>* ethics<br/><br/><br/>* epistemology<br/><br/><br/>* history of philosophy<br/><br/><br/>* The University has a strong historic connection to the subject, with Adam Ferguson and Sir William Hamilton among its former students.<br/><br/><br/>* Edinburgh has one of the UK’s largest philosophy departments and the Philosophy Society attracts high-profile speakers.<br/><br/><br/>* Our programme covers the basics of Western philosophy and offers you the opportunity to specialise in your areas of interest.<br/><br/><br/>* The School of Mathematics has expertise in a variety of research areas, allowing you to tailor your degree to your area of mathematical interest.<br/><br/><br/>* Employability skills are embedded in the mathematics curriculum and we will support you in reaching your career goals during and after your studies.**<br/>