A series of workshops aimed to help students acquire and enhance certain skills relevant to success in philosophy at the University of Edinburgh. (more...)
Schedule (2018-2019):
Philosophical Skills Semester Two
Topic: Studying Logic
Session leader: Brian Rabern
Date: Monday 21st January
Time: 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Location: Teviot Lecture Theatre - Doorway 5
Aims: This session is aimed at students gearing up for Logic 1. It will feature testimonials and advice from former logic students, as well as tips from the lecturer on how to succeed in Logic 1.
Topic: Interpreting and Utilising Feedback
Session leader: Mark Miller
Date: Monday 11th February
Time: 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Location: Appleton Tower, Room 2.12
Aims: The session will take place after the midterm essay deadline and the purpose of the session is to equip students with the skills to (1) interpret their essay feedback and (2) implement the necessary changes to improve their work.
Topic: The How and Why of Philosophical Discussion
Session leader: Alasdair Richmond
Date: Monday 4th March
Time: 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Location: Appleton Tower, Room 2.12
Aims: Philosophy is a strongly discussion-driven subject, but are there better and worse ways of joining in with discussion in the classroom? This sessions aims to air a few thoughts and encourage a few reflections on getting the most out of philosophy discussion in the classroom.
Topic: Giving Presentations in Philosophy
Session leader: Mark Miller
Date: Monday 18th March
Time: 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Location: Appleton Tower, Room 2.12
Aims: This session will the dos and don’ts of a good philosophy presentation. This won’t only be relevant in formal presenting contexts, but also will aid the development of general public speaking skills.
All sessions are followed by free pizza and discussion at Teviot!
Philosophical Skills Semester One
Topic: How to Write Philosophy
Session Leader: Dr Bryan Pickel
Date: Monday 22nd October
Time: 6pm – 7pm
Location: 50 George Square G.06
Aims: This session begins with a brief discussion of why we write essays in the first place. It then discusses features of a good philosophy essay and how to get started on your own.
Topic: How to Read Philosophy
Session Leader: Dr Jade Fletcher
Date: Monday 5th November
Time: 6pm – 7pm
Location: 50 George Square G.06
Aims: This session addresses how to read and interpret a philosophical text. How is reading philosophy different to reading other texts? How do you distil the main theses or arguments? How do you effectively make notes?
Topic: How to do Research in Philosophy
Session Leader: Dr Katie Monk
Date: Monday 26th November
Time: 6pm – 7pm
Location: 50 George Square G.06
Aims: The aim of this session is to equip students with the skills they need to find resources relevant to their philosophical interests.
Topic: Studying Logic
Session leader: Brian Rabern
Date: Monday 21st January
Time: 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Location: Teviot Lecture Theatre - Doorway 5
Aims: This session is aimed at students gearing up for Logic 1. It will feature testimonials and advice from former logic students, as well as tips from the lecturer on how to succeed in Logic 1.
Topic: Interpreting and Utilising Feedback
Session leader: Mark Miller
Date: Monday 11th February
Time: 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Location: Appleton Tower, Room 2.12
Aims: The session will take place after the midterm essay deadline and the purpose of the session is to equip students with the skills to (1) interpret their essay feedback and (2) implement the necessary changes to improve their work.
Topic: The How and Why of Philosophical Discussion
Session leader: Alasdair Richmond
Date: Monday 4th March
Time: 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Location: Appleton Tower, Room 2.12
Aims: Philosophy is a strongly discussion-driven subject, but are there better and worse ways of joining in with discussion in the classroom? This sessions aims to air a few thoughts and encourage a few reflections on getting the most out of philosophy discussion in the classroom.
Topic: Giving Presentations in Philosophy
Session leader: Mark Miller
Date: Monday 18th March
Time: 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Location: Appleton Tower, Room 2.12
Aims: This session will the dos and don’ts of a good philosophy presentation. This won’t only be relevant in formal presenting contexts, but also will aid the development of general public speaking skills.
All sessions are followed by free pizza and discussion at Teviot!
Philosophical Skills Semester One
Topic: How to Write Philosophy
Session Leader: Dr Bryan Pickel
Date: Monday 22nd October
Time: 6pm – 7pm
Location: 50 George Square G.06
Aims: This session begins with a brief discussion of why we write essays in the first place. It then discusses features of a good philosophy essay and how to get started on your own.
Topic: How to Read Philosophy
Session Leader: Dr Jade Fletcher
Date: Monday 5th November
Time: 6pm – 7pm
Location: 50 George Square G.06
Aims: This session addresses how to read and interpret a philosophical text. How is reading philosophy different to reading other texts? How do you distil the main theses or arguments? How do you effectively make notes?
Topic: How to do Research in Philosophy
Session Leader: Dr Katie Monk
Date: Monday 26th November
Time: 6pm – 7pm
Location: 50 George Square G.06
Aims: The aim of this session is to equip students with the skills they need to find resources relevant to their philosophical interests.