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Introduction to Philosophy at Dundee
- What is time?
- Should I be a vegetarian?
- Does my cat think?
- What is truth?
- Is censorship ever justified?
- How do I know that other people aren't robots?
- Do human beings have free will?
These are just some of the questions you will explore when you come to the University of Dundee to study Philosophy. We will encourage you to examine your own beliefs and to put them to the test as we explore the views of some of the most important thinkers in the history of Western thought.
In our Philosophy programme you will be taught by a dynamic team of lecturers with national and international reputations. Through their work, they play an active role in shaping some of the most exciting debates in contemporary philosophy. They will introduce you to these debates, as well as to innovative philosophical approaches to contemporary issues in politics, ethics, art, film, literature, and the sciences.
Our programme is unique in Scotland in specializing in European Philosophy (sometimes also called Continental Philosophy).
The Dundee programme is distinctive in 3 ways:
1. We encourage you to think about philosophical questions through reading the key texts of European philosophy. During your degree you will read, discuss, and explore the views of Plato, Descartes, Hume, Kant, Nietzsche, Sartre, Wittgenstein, and Foucault, to name just a few.
2. We explore how philosophy is important to real-world concerns and contemporary issues.
- in our lectures we regularly draw on films and artworks
- we discuss important scientific developments
- we debate controversial ethical issues
- we look at how texts written three hundred years ago can be relevant to political situations today
- and how an abstract theory about the nature of reality can influence the concrete details of how you live your life.
3. We believe that philosophy should be connected to whatever interests you.
- We encourage you to make links between philosophy and other disciplines, such as politics, literature, film, the environment, psychology, and computer science. Specialist modules and independent study options will help you to explore philosophically the topics of special interest to you.
Flexible degree structure
The Scottish degree system, as used at Dundee, gives you the opportunity to gain a wide and varied education whilst reinforcing a great depth of knowledge in your specialism. The Philosophy programme is part of the School of Humanities, and you can combine your studies in Philosophy with other disciplines in the Humanities - English or Film, History, Politics or International Relations, European Studies, American Studies, Languages, or Psychology. Or you can specialise in Philosophy or European Philosophy.
You can also combine Philosophy with fine art practice on Dundee's unique Art, Philosophy, Contemporary Practices BA degree.
Further Information
If you have any questions that aren't answered on our website or on the Philosophy Undergraduate Prospectus page, please contact Philosophy Recruitment Officer, Beth Lord. You can reach Beth by telephone on +44 (0)1382 384439 or by email at b.lord@dundee.ac.uk.
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