Advanced Studies in Moral Philosophy A [ LFILO2190 ]

The course requires an introduction to moral philosophy at the bachelor level and a good reading knowledge of English.

In order to attain the objectives that have been set, the course will concentrate each year on a different theme that will allow the relationships between different orientations in philosophical ethics to be seen - concrete issues of "applied" ethics and methodological reflection. The conceptual analysis will be accompanied by case studies.

By the end of the course the student shall be able
- to analyse selected topics in the field of moral philosophy;
- to develop a well argued point of view, taking a position relative to various approaches to ethics;
- to use appropriately the tools of research in philosophy and in interdisciplinary collaboration.

The elements of evaluation are the regular and active participation, the writing of a short essay (maximum 5 pages on a subject that can be chosen among the topics of the course) and an oral exam.

There will be lectures and important interactive moments based on texts that have to be read by all participants.

Trust

There is no good life and no just society without the praxis of trust. The course will suggest à critical reconstruction of this central category in fundamental as well as in applied ethics. A particular attention will be given to the work published by Annette Baier on this topic.

Some texts will be available on iCampus. Here are two books for those who want to discover the topic: Michaela Marzano, Éloge de la confiance, Paris, Fayard/Pluriel, 2012 ; Gloria Origgi, Qu'est-ce que la confiance ?, Paris, Vrin, 2008