Applied Philosophy Seminar
Code: 100296Credits: 6
| Degree programme | Type | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | OP | 3 |
Contact lecturer
- Name :
- Stefania Fantauzzi
- Email :
- stefania.fantauzzi@uab.cat
Group languages
You can consult this information at the end of the document.
Prerequisites
None.
Objectives
The subject is structured into three blocks:
1) Technoscientific and Environmental Challenges
This block involves reflection on technoscientific and environmental themes and problems through philosophy and the reading of texts. From these texts, themes and problems will be analyzed within a historical context and from a current and future perspective, taking into account personal contributions and the possibilities of autonomous problem-solving.
2) Sociopolitical Challenges
This section focuses on reflection on sociopolitical themes and problems through philosophy and the reading of texts such as "Discourse on Voluntary Servitude" by Etienne de La Boétie, "Personal Responsibility Under Dictatorship" and "Civil Disobedience" by Hannah Arendt, and "Re-enchanting the World" by Silvia Federici. Based on these texts, themes and problems will be analyzed within a historical context and from a current perspective, considering personal contributions and the possibilities of autonomous problem-solving.
3) Our Challenges
The subject's structure is linked to the Service-Learning (Aprenentatge-Servei - APS) methodology, which gives meaning to learning by connecting what is learned to a possible transformation of reality through action. Therefore, the final objective is the creation of new challenges related to our present and future and the social context in which we operate, in order to find possible solutions.
This includes weaving a network of knowledge: implementing the 'Human Books' project in collaboration with the UAB Humanities Library"
Learning outcomes
- CM23 (Critically interpret, through the integration of different philosophical knowledge, the human dimension in its multiple facets: existential, social, ethical and aesthetic.) Critically interpret, through the integration of different philosophical knowledge, the human dimension in its multiple facets: existential, social, ethical and aesthetic.
- CM24 (Develop a plural, reflective and committed philosophical attitude, capable of dialoguing with different cultural traditions and ways of thinking.) Develop a plural, reflective and committed philosophical attitude, capable of dialoguing with different cultural traditions and ways of thinking.
- CM25 (Attempt a philosophical reflection oriented towards life, mutual understanding and the critical transformation of social, symbolic and cultural frameworks.) Attempt a philosophical reflection oriented towards life, mutual understanding and the critical transformation of social, symbolic and cultural frameworks.
- KM26 (Recognise the diversity of ways in which philosophy is expressed and articulated with culture, politics, literature, and everyday life.) Recognise the diversity of ways in which philosophy is expressed and articulated with culture, politics, literature, and everyday life.
- KM27 (Identify interpretative frameworks for the analysis of complex philosophical texts, both classical and contemporary, in their respective historical and cultural contexts, highlighting in both the social position of the subjects.) Identify interpretative frameworks for the analysis of complex philosophical texts, both classical and contemporary, in their respective historical and cultural contexts, highlighting in both the social position of the subjects.
- KM28 (Identify key concepts, problems, and authors from different philosophical traditions, both Western and non-Western, with an emphasis on omissions due to gender, race, or class discrimination.) Identify key concepts, problems, and authors from different philosophical traditions, both Western and non-Western, with an emphasis on omissions due to gender, race, or class discrimination.
- KM46 (Recognise through debates the relationship between literature, philosophy, knowledge and interpretation of reality.) Recognise through debates the relationship between literature, philosophy, knowledge and interpretation of reality.
- SM27 (Make a rigorous and profound analysis of philosophical texts from various traditions and genres, identifying argumentative structures, presuppositions and key problems.) Make a rigorous and profound analysis of philosophical texts from various traditions and genres, identifying argumentative structures, presuppositions and key problems.
- SM28 (Apply philosophical categories in interdisciplinary contexts, articulating conceptual thinking, historical sensibility, and critical awareness.) Apply philosophical categories in interdisciplinary contexts, articulating conceptual thinking, historical sensibility, and critical awareness.
- SM29 (Communicate complex philosophical reflections, both orally and in writing, with clarity, argumentative coherence and use of technical language in diverse discursive contexts.) Communicate complex philosophical reflections, both orally and in writing, with clarity, argumentative coherence and use of technical language in diverse discursive contexts.
- SM45 (Comparatively analyse philosophical and literary texts, exploring how both fields dialogue on topics such as subjectivity and truth.) Comparatively analyse philosophical and literary texts, exploring how both fields dialogue on topics such as subjectivity and truth.
Contents
1) 1) Technoscientific and Environmental Challenges: L’home dalt del pont i La obsolescencia del hombre de Günther Anders, Després de l’apocalipsi de Screćko Horvat, Metamorfosis de Hayo Herrero, , Qui alimenta el món de Vandana Shiva, Atlas de la IA, de Kate Crawford, Vida 3,0 de Max Tegmark Fragmentar el Futuro de Yuk Huy; Materia vibrante de Jane Bennet.
2) Sociopolitical Challenges: Discurso de la servidumbre voluntària, de Etienne de-La-Boetie; Reponsabilidad personal bajo la dictatura, La desobediència civil de Hannah Arendt, Tornar a encantar el món de Silvia Federici, Contraofensiva de Miguel Benasayag i Bestien Cany
3) Our Challenges: Implementation of the 'Human Books' collection (people who share their stories to challenge conceptual and ethical frameworks, and to promote a living critical thinking rooted in mutual recognition (APS Methodology).
Learning activities and methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading & Study | 45 | 1.8 | |
| Preparació exposició i treball | 18 | 0.72 | |
| Classes | 75 | 3 |
Students are required to attend class having read the assigned texts, which will be specified throughout the course, as lectures and class discussions presuppose knowledge of them. However, some of these texts will be worked on directly in class; thus, traditional lectures will be combined with seminar-style sessions where readings will open the floor to reasoned debate. In this regard, participating in the 'Human Books' activity requires active engagement, responsibility within group work, and personal initiative concerning proposals and content.
We will use Moodle to share materials and publish grades.
Assessment
Continuous assessment activities
| Title | Weight | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Examen presencial | 3o% | 4.5 | 0.18 | CM23, CM24, CM25, KM26, KM27, KM28, KM46, SM27, SM28, SM29 |
| APS Activities | 30% | 3 | 0.12 | CM23, CM24, CM25, KM26, KM27, KM28, KM46, SM27, SM28, SM45 |
| Class participation | 10% | 0 | 0 | CM23, CM24, KM27, KM28, SM27, SM28, SM29, SM45 |
| 2. Paper | 3o% | 4.5 | 0.18 | CM23, CM24, CM25, KM26, KM27, KM28, KM46, SM27, SM28, SM29, SM45 |
The grading breakdown is as follows:
- First assessment: Quiz (30%)
- Second assessment: Group presentation of challenges worked on (30%)
- Implementation of the 'Human Books' project:30%)
- Class participation: (10%)
The possibility of cross-curricular assignments with other related subjects is contemplated.
This subject does not include the single assessment option.
Students will obtain a Not assessed/Not submitted course grade unless they have submitted more than 30% of the assessment items.
This subject allows the use of AI technologies exclusively for support tasks such as bibliographic or content-based searches, text correction or translations, where applicable.
The student must clearly (i) identify which parts have been generated using AI technology; (ii) specify the tools used; and (iii) include a critical reflection on how these have influenced the process and final outcome of the activity.
Lack of transparency regarding the use of AI in the assessed activity will be considered academic dishonesty; the corresponding grade may be lowered, or the work may even be awarded a zero.
In cases of greater infringement, more serious action maybe taken.
In the event of a student committing any irregularity that may lead to a significant variation in the grade awarded to an assessment activity, the student will be given
a zero for this activity, regardless of any disciplinary process that may take place.
In the event of several irregularities in assessment activities of the same subject, the student will be given a zero as the final grade for this subject.
Bibliography
Gunther Anders: L’home dalt del pont, Club Editor, 2023
La obsolecencia del hombre, Pre-Textos, 2011
Hannah Arendt,Responsabilitat personal sota la dictatura, Lleonard Muntaner, 2024.
-La desobediència civil, Lleonard Muntaner, 2022
- La condicó humana, Edicions 62, 2023
Miguel Benasayag, Bastien Cany, Contraofensiva, Pometeo, 2024
Jane Bennet, Materia Vibrante, Caja Negra, 2022
Kate Crawford,Atlas de la IA, Ned, 2023
Etienne de-La-Boetie. Discurso de la servidumbre voluntària
Silvia Federici, Tornar a encantar el món, Tigre de paper, 2019
Yayo Herrero, Mefamorfosis, Ârcadia, 2026
Screćko Horvat , Després de l’apocalipsi, Arcadia, 2021
Yuk Huy Fragmentar el Futuro, Caja negra, 2020
Vandana Shiva, Qui alimenta el món en realitat. Tigre de paper, 2023Yuk Huy Fragmentar el Futuro, Caja Negra, 2020
Max Tegmark, Vida 3.0, Taurus, 2026
Software
None
Course groups and languages
The information provided is provisional until November 30. After this date, you will be able to consult the language of each group through this link. To access the information, you will need to enter the course CODE
| Type of teaching | Group | Language | Semester | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (TE) Theory | 1 | Catalan | first semester | morning-mixed |
| (SEM) Seminars | 1 | Catalan | first semester | morning-mixed |