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Lecturer(s)
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Candiotto Laura, doc. PhD.
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Fredriksson Antony Johannes, doc. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Ancient Ethics, Hardy & Rebin: Wednesdays 11:00-13:00 (Room EA-01037) 1. Introduction to the Course : If there is time, Laura Candiotto, as the course guarantor, will offer a presentation titled "What is Ancient Ethics" September 24th 2. The Greek paideia, Dialogical Inquiry (elenchus, self-examination), and Philosophy as a way of life (Hardy & Rebin) October 1st 3. Plato's Socrates: The definition of virtue Socrates' intellectualism (Hardy) October 8th 4. Plato's conception of the soul: harmony and justice (Hardy) October 15th 5. The ethical value of eros and beauty (Hardy) October 22nd 6. The idea of the Good and the power of dialectic (Hardy) October 29th 7. Aristotle's perfectionism and eudaimonism (Hardy) November 5th 8. Aristotle's conception of virtue and choice (Rebin) November 12th 9. Aristotle on the good human life (Rebin) November 19th 10. Hellenist Ethics 1: Epicurus Hedonism: Pleasure as the ultimate goal; Tranquillity as the highest form of pleasure. (Rebin) November 26th 11. Hellenist Ethics 2: Stoicism Topics in Stoic ethics: live according to reason, virtue and happiness, goods, bads and indifferents, appropriate action, and passions (Rebin) December 3rd 12. Hellenist Ethics 3: Sextus Scepticism: Aim to attain tranquillity without holding beliefs (Rebin) December 10th 13. Review class and preparation for the written exam (Hardy & Rebin) December 17th Modern Ethics, Antony Fredriksson: Thursday 9-11 (Room EA-13022) 1. Introduction to the course with Laura Candiotto September 24 2. The Renaissance: Humanism September 25 3. The Enlightenment: Natural Law October 2 4. Thomas Hobbes: The Social Contract October 9 5. Empiricism: John Locke to David Hume October 16 6. Rationalism: Descartes, Spinoza and Leibniz October 23 7. Kant 1: Autonomy October 30 8. Kant 2: Deontology November 6 9. John Stuart Mill: Utilitarianism November 13 10. Feminism: Mary Wollstonecraft November 20 11. Karl Marx November 27 12. Nietzsche and postmodernism December 6 13. Review and preparation for exam December 13
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming)
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Learning outcomes
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General The aim of this course is to introduce students to the most influential authors, ideas, and debates in the history of ethics in connection with the contemporary debates in ethics. Format The course comprises 4 hours/week. Two hours will be dedicated to Ancient Ethics (taught by Hardy Mirza and Rebin Ameen) and two hours to Modern Ethics (taught by Antony Fredriksson). We aim for a regular classroom discussion each week, starting from the reading of a selection of primary texts relevant to the topics of the lecture part.
Students will (1) acquire knowledge of the main ethical theories of Western Philosophy, from Socrates to Postmodernism; (2) develop their understanding of some of the main philosophical debates and practical issues which ethical theories have implications for; (3) further develop some core philosophical skills in philosophy: interpreting primary texts, reconstructing and evaluating arguments, engaging with the history of ideas, comparing authors, discussing theories; (4) enhance their ability to write an essay which displays critical assessment along with knowledge of the literature.
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Prerequisites
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Proficiency in English language
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Written examination, Home assignment evaluation, Didactic test
Requirements 1. Attendance at classes. 2. Reading of obligatory literature and discussion in class. 3. Final Exam: The 2 hours in person written exam will consist of 6 questions (3 for Ancient Ethics and 3 for Modern Ethics) plus 1 thematic question that will be about the entire program. 4. Weekly questions To obtain the "active participation", we require each participant to regularly submit questions/ commentaries to the discussion board on Teams. The question/commentary should engage with an aspect of the week's course reading that is particularly difficult/interesting/relevant/thought-provoking or something else that catches your attention. Questions/comments should be about 100-150 words long, and provide some context to make the issue you raise intelligible to the casual reader. You are required to prepare 6 such questions/commentaries for Ancient Ethics and 6 for Modern Ethics. Feedback / Critique / Suggestions If you have any questions, feedback, critique, suggestions or need help - course-related or concerning your overall studies - please do not hesitate to contact us.
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