Philosophy MA (Hons)

Studying philosophy gives you the skills to think about great philosophical questions in a clear and systematic way.<br/><br/>Philosophy:<br/><br/><br/>* introduces you to the thinking of some of the great philosophers of the past and present<br/><br/><br/>* shows the connections between different areas of human experience<br/><br/><br/>* increases awareness of assumptions that influence your beliefs<br/><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/>* As the historical home of David Hume and Adam Smith, the city of Edinburgh has long been, and remains, a fitting place to study philosophy.<br/><br/><br/>* The University itself has a strong historical connection to the subject, with Adam Ferguson and Sir William Hamilton among its former students.<br/>