Philosophy and European Languages MA (Hons)

In this course you study a choice of two languages (French, German or Spanish) alongside philosophy, exploring our existence using critical thinking and argument, considering life's big issues and questions. We specialize in continental (European) philosophy and teach key texts from the European tradition, including some of the most exciting thinkers of the last century. We help you look at how philosophy is important to real-world concerns and contemporary issues by: exploring films and artwork discussing important scientific and technological developments debating controversial ethical issues looking at how texts were written 300 years ago can be relevant to political situations today At Levels 1 and 2 you will receive a grounding in ancient and modern philosophy and be introduced to fundamental ideas concerning ethics, epistemology (the nature of knowledge), and metaphysics (the nature of reality).

Standard: AABB at Higher Widening access: BBBB at Higher