FIL203 Applied Philosophy: Current Issues
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Humanities and Education
- Course Leaders:
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- Camilla Susanne Flodin
- Einar Duenger Bøhn
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- English or Norwegian
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Bachelor's Programme in Applied Philosophy
Teaching language
English or NorwegianRecommended prerequisites
A minimum of 40 credits in philosophy
Course contents
Applied philosophy is the attempt to use traditional, theoretical philosophy as an aid to critically examine and to better understand concrete questions outside the core areas of philosophy. This can pertain to, but is not restricted to, political, social or practical challenges as well as challenges in our everyday lives that traditional philosophy does not tackle often.
In this course, we will examine some of these themes in applied philosophy. Central questions: What is applied philosophy? How can we best utilize philosophy? The specific philosophical theories, and the themes they are applied to will vary from semester to semester. Detailed course descriptions for your semester will be made available on Canvas.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course the student shall
Knowledge
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have knowledge of central methods, terms and premises in applied philosophy
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have knowledge of the philosophical theories and applications that have been discussed
Skills
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be able to independently apply philosophical theories and thought to current issues
General competence
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be able to communicate knowledge of applied philosophy
Examination requirements
A preliminary test must be assessed as a pass.
Teaching methods
Lectures and student-based study groups. The workload is estimated to about 270 hours.
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.Assessment methods and criteria
3-day written home examination. Graded assessment.