Philosophy of Psychology (The) (C8840)
The Philosophy of Psychology
Module C8840
Module details for 2010/11.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
This course addresses core conceptual issues in psychology and locates them within major debates within the discipline. Topics covered include the nature of 'science' (and how well psychology as a discipline is congruent with different characterizations of science), the nature of scientific enquiry, the processes of knowledge acquisition, philosophical debates that have impinged upon the history of the discipline of Psychology, political and moral dimensions of psychological enquiry and the nature of 'critical' psychology.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, a successful student should be able to:
1. demonstrate an understanding of the nature of scientific investigation;
2. demonstrate knowledge of debates concerning the nature of knowledge acquisition;
3. demonstrate knowledge of philosophical debates that have appeared during the history of the discipline of Psychology;
4. demonstrate critical evaluation of the nature of 'critical psychology';
5. communicate ideas and research findings by written means.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (3000 words) | Spring Term Week 10 Wed 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term | Lecture | 1 hour | 222220000000 |
| Autumn Term | Seminar | 1 hour | 000000011100 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Zoltan Dienes
Convenor, Assess convenor
https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/718
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