PH418      
Dissertation Seminar - Economics and Philosophy

This information is for the 2011/12 session.

Teacher responsible

Prof Richard Bradley.

Availability

The course is restricted to students taking MSc Economics and Philosophy.

Course content

The course is intended to develop the ability to make philosophical arguments and to write structured philosophical essays. It covers topics in the philosophy and methodology of economics and will serve to prepare students for research and writing their dissertation.

Teaching

10 x 1 hour seminar in MT and 10 x 1 hour seminar in LT

Formative coursework

Students will be expected to write at least two essays per term.

Indicative reading

Readings will be chosen by the seminar participants.

Assessment

This course is not assessed.

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