Philosophy and Mathematics - MA (Hons)

The University of Edinburgh

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 of our place in and interaction with it.Philosophy provides the tools by which the presuppositions of all areas of intellectual and practical activity may be systematically and critically examined.Year 1- You will study Morality and Value and Logic 1. These courses introduce you to key topics in morality and ethics, and the nature of argument. You will also take Introduction to Linear Algebra and Calculus and its Applications. These will cover fundamental tools in mathematics and its application. You can also choose to take Proofs and Problem Solving, Greats: From Plato to the Enlightenment or Philosophy of Science 1. Year 2- You will take two courses in philosophy: Mind, Matter and Language and Knowledge and Reality. You will also take Several Variable Calculus and Differential Equations and Fundamentals of Pure Mathematics. You can also choose to take other philosophy or mathematics courses, or further courses related to the field. Year 3- You will start to specialise. You will choose courses from a range linked to our areas of expertise. In philosophy, these include topics linked to the major areas of the subject. In mathematics, these include: Algebra, Analysis, Complex Variables, Differential Equations, Year 4- You will choose another four to six courses from a wide variety available. You will also complete either a project in mathematics or a dissertation in philosophy. The dissertation can be taken as either an independent dissertation on a philosophy topic of your choice, or a coursework dissertation via two extended essays in philosophy.

School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences