5 credits
30.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Gosseries Axel; Lesch Walter coordinator;
Language
French
Prerequisites
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Main themes
The seminar will deal with a topic in the area of practical philosophy to be determined by its members, in relation to research projects they are working on. Attendance at meetings of the seminar and active participation in discussions is strongly encouraged. Professors and other researchers from the UCL interested in the topic, as well as other specialists on the topic from outside the UCL, may participate in the seminar.
Aims
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.
Content
Topics in the theories of justice
We will begin with an introduction to the analytical method in political philosophy and to philosophical theories of justice. We will look into three specific topics this year : (1) the role of anti-discrimination policy from the perspective of a theory of justice (2 classes), (2) the notion of predistribution in a theory of distributive justice (4 classes given by Prof. R. Merrill), and (3) the role played by the notion of harm in a theory of justice (3 classes).
We will begin with an introduction to the analytical method in political philosophy and to philosophical theories of justice. We will look into three specific topics this year : (1) the role of anti-discrimination policy from the perspective of a theory of justice (2 classes), (2) the notion of predistribution in a theory of distributive justice (4 classes given by Prof. R. Merrill), and (3) the role played by the notion of harm in a theory of justice (3 classes).
Teaching methods
Students should master basic notions in practical philosophy. The purpose of this seminar will be to go deeper into some specific concepts.
Teaching in French. A passive knowledge of English is required since several compulsory readings will be in English.
Teaching in French. A passive knowledge of English is required since several compulsory readings will be in English.
Evaluation methods
The assessment will take into account the student's participation in class. It will focus on one or two short papers to be written by the students.
Other information
Attendance is compulsory, given that this seminar will rely on the active participation of students.
Please pay attention to the fact that the course schedule will change from week to week, due to the fact thatwe will host Prof. Merrill as part of an Erasmus exchange.
Please pay attention to the fact that the course schedule will change from week to week, due to the fact thatwe will host Prof. Merrill as part of an Erasmus exchange.
Online resources
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Bibliography
Les lectures seront fournies aux étudiants via Moodle, à la suite d'une discussion ayant lieu au cours de la première séance. Ces lectures consisteront en un maximum de 10 articles/chapitres.
Faculty or entity
EFIL
