Advanced Studies in Moral Philosophy A

lfilo2190  2021-2022  Louvain-la-Neuve

Advanced Studies in Moral Philosophy A
5.00 credits
30.0 h
Q1

This biannual learning unit is being organized in 2021-2022
Teacher(s)
Lesch Walter;
Language
French
Prerequisites
The course requires an introduction to moral philosophy at the bachelor level and a good reading knowledge of English.
Main themes
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.
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 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.
 
Teaching methods
There will be lectures and important interactive moments based on texts that have to be read by all participants. French will be the working language of this course.
Evaluation methods
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.
Other information
The course starts on Monday, 16-09-2019. The professor's office hours are every Monday between 13:30 and 15:00. Office d126 (Collège Descamps, Grand-Place 45).
Bibliography
Des textes seront disponibles sur Moodle.
Faculty or entity
EFIL


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Master [120] in Philosophy

Master [120] in Ethics

Master [60] in Philosophy

Certificat universitaire en philosophie (approfondissement)