The students who take this unit should achieve a good beginner's understanding of a classic text of British Empiricism. Essay topics and readings will be handed out in the second week. Half way through the semester a short test will be set. The full and definitive statement of criteria for award of credit and assessment are contained in the department's undergraduate student handbook. The summative assessment for this unit is provided by the essay mark.
Students receive feedback on their essay through the half-hour essay tutorial.
The following give access to e-versions of the text of the Essay. The Cambridge companion to Locke . Mabbott, John D. John Locke. Mackie, J.L. Problems from Locke. Martin, C.B. and D.M. Armstrong .