Note from June 29, 2020
Although we do not yet know how long the social distancing related to the Covid-19 pandemic will last, and regardless of the changes that had to be made in the evaluation of the June 2020 session in relation to what is provided for in this learning unit description, new learnig unit evaluation methods may still be adopted by the teachers; details of these methods have been - or will be - communicated to the students by the teachers, as soon as possible.
Although we do not yet know how long the social distancing related to the Covid-19 pandemic will last, and regardless of the changes that had to be made in the evaluation of the June 2020 session in relation to what is provided for in this learning unit description, new learnig unit evaluation methods may still be adopted by the teachers; details of these methods have been - or will be - communicated to the students by the teachers, as soon as possible.
5 credits
30.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Gosseries Axel; Lesch Walter (coordinator);
Language
French
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
Seminar on Practical Philosophy (Walter Lesch, in English in the academic year 2019-2020, Q2)
Ethics in the Digital Age
What do the challenges of the digital transformation of our world mean for ethical theory and practice? Can conventional concepts simply be applied to new situations? Or do we need a more radical remake of ethical reasoning? The seminar will identify a limited choice of controversial cases and suggest appropriate methods of ethical analysis and problem solving.
Ethics in the Digital Age
What do the challenges of the digital transformation of our world mean for ethical theory and practice? Can conventional concepts simply be applied to new situations? Or do we need a more radical remake of ethical reasoning? The seminar will identify a limited choice of controversial cases and suggest appropriate methods of ethical analysis and problem solving.
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.
Bibliography
Les lectures seront fournies aux étudiants via Moodle.
Faculty or entity
EFIL
