Ethics in the Sciences and technics
[ LFILO2003 ]
5.0 crédits ECTS
15.0 h + 15.0 h
2q
| Teacher(s) |
Feltz Bernard (coordinator) ;
Hance Thierry ;
Tyteca Daniel (compensates Hance Thierry) ;
Rezsohazy René ;
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| Language |
French
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Place
of the course |
Louvain-la-Neuve
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| Main themes |
The course will consist of a philosophical analysis of techno-scientific practices along parallel tracks. It will examine the societal dimensions of techno-scientific practice, and introduce the fundamental concepts of the sociology of science as well as movements related to " Sciences, technologies, societies " . It will also portray the ethical dimension of scientific practices, within the multiple dimensions of the techno-scientific sphere.
The course will have two parts. In the first, theoretical part it will provide an introduction to basic concepts in the sociology of science and the fundamental concepts of the ethical approach to science and technology. The second part will analyze case studies chosen each year.
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| Aims |
Upon completion of the course, the student shall be able to :
- analyze contemporary techno-scientific practices
- distinguish the social and ethical significance of these practices
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| Other information |
Prerequisites :
Basic instruction in the philosophy of natural science and in ethical reflection ;
Reading knowledge of English sufficient to allow for study of contemporary texts in philosophy of Nature and philosophy of natural science.
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Cycle et année
d'étude |
> Master [120] in Ethics
> Master [120] in Biochemistry and Molecular and Cell Biology
> Master [120] in Public Administration
> Certificat universitaire en éthique économique et sociale
> Master [120] in Philosophy
> Master [60] in Philosophy
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Faculty or entity
in charge |
> EFIL
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