Beginning with Descartes, we study the development of modern concepts of freedom, nature, and society. Special attention is paid to political theory and natural science in this section. The section coordinator for the Age of Reason is Dr. Stephen Boos.
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9:35 - 11:25
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11:35 - 12:25 or 12:35 - 1:25 or 1:35 - 2:25
Students in the science option attend six hours of lecture and three hours of tutorial; they do not attend the Thursday FYP classes.
For the detailed lecture schedule for Section IV (Academic Year 2012-2013), which includes each day's lecturer, topic and required reading, click here (PDF).
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Please consult the complete FYP booklist here.
Students enrolled in the science version of FYP (K1100 X/Y) should not purchase these texts.
The books listed above can be purchased at the King's Co-Op Bookstore. Other required readings are in the FYP Handbook, available from the Foundation Year Programme Office at the beginning of the academic year.