Arithmetic is the branch of mathematics which studies the natural numbers — i.e. the numbers 0, 1, 2, 3, and so on — and operations on the numbers...

This module deals with some important metaphysical, epistemological and ethical questions by looking to philosophers from the ancient Greek tradition....

This module deals with some important metaphysical, epistemological and ethical questions by looking to philosophers from the ancient Greek tradition. Questions we will address include:

What is philosophy and how should we approach doing it?
What principles should we adhere to when dealing with philosophical texts?
	What characteristics are we entitled to attribute to a deity?
	Can you step into the same river twice?
	Is it impossible to talk or think about something if it doesn’t exist?
	Can we ever investigate anything? If so, how do we go about it?
	What is the difference between knowledge and true belief?
	To what extent are we responsible for our actions?
The schedule is as follows:

Week 1: The Milesians (Thales, Anaximander, Anaximenes)

Week 2: Xenophanes on the Divine and Knowledge

Week 3: Heraclitus and Parmenides on Opposition

Week 4: Zeno on Motion

Week 5: Plato’s Meno I: Definition

Week 6: Plato’s Meno II: Meno’s Paradox

Week 7: Plato’s Meno III: Knowledge and Belief

Week 8: Aristotle I: The Function Argument (in the Nicomachean Ethics)

Week 9: Aristotle II: Choice, Praise and Blame (in the Nicomachean Ethics)

Week 10: Aristotle III: Fatalism (in De Interpretatione)

Philosophy Area C

This module is an optional module aimed at students in the MRes in Quantum Technologies who plan to select an experimental research project. The aim of the...

This module is an optional module aimed at students in the MRes in Quantum Technologies who plan to select an experimental research project. The aim of the course is to provide students with experience in active research laboratories where they can learn advanced techniques for laboratory-based research, from experimental design, planning and construction and data analysis.

The labs involved will cycle from year to year, giving all research academics to showcase their research techniques over the life of the CDT.