Intermediate Course in Practical Philosophy

Aim

On completion of the course, the student should be able to; - account for the relations between central parts of contemporary moral-philosophical works, and critically discuss these by means of logical and argumentation analytical concepts as well as basic normative and meta-ethical concept formations and arguments, - demonstrate detailed knowledge of a classical work and the problems that are actualised in it, - account for central theories and problems in the field of social philosophy, - demonstrate deeper or broadened knowledge of one of the practical philosophy fields outside moral philosophy - in writing, develop a longer philosophical argument in the form of an academic essay that satisfies basic requirements for acrebi, language, structure and contents.

Content

Moral Philosophy, 7.5 HE credits This module covers central work and theories of the moral-philosophical discussion of the 20th century. The studies focus on both value-theoretical questions and questions that concern normative ethical systems, mainly consequentialism. Classics of Practical Philosophy, 7.5 HE credits This module comprises in-depth studies of a central classical moral-philosophical work with support from qualified commentators. Social Philosophy, 7.5 HE credits In this module, the students should become familiar with positions and theories, mainly concerning social justice, that have been central to the discussion from the middle of the 20th century. Elective Specialisation, 7.5 HE credits In this module, the students focus on one of the practical philosophy fields outside moral philosophy. The studies may have the same specialisation as in the basic course in practical philosophy and thereby provide an opportunity for more in-depth studies of a field. Or, another specialisation can be chosen, to provide the student an opportunity to gain more broad knowledge. Information about the current choices are given before each course date.