Foundations of Philosophy and Ethics
Code: 106213Credits: 6
| Degree programme | Type | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Science, Technology and Humanities | FB | 1 |
Contact lecturer
- Name :
- Aida Palacios Morales
- Email :
- aida.palacios@uab.cat
Group languages
You can consult this information at the end of the document.
Prerequisites
None.
Objectives
This course provides the student with the argumentative bases and the basic knowledge necessary to address some central issues and problems of philosophy and ethics.
The objective is for the student to acquire introductory philosophical knowledge, but also to develop the necessary skills to undertake the interdisciplinary study of science, technology and the humanities from a philosophical perspective.
Learning outcomes
- Search for, select and manage information independently, both from structured sources (databases, bibliographies, specialist journals) and from the web.
- Correctly, accurately and clearly communicating the acquired philosophical knowledge in oral and written form.
- Construct philosophical arguments with rigour.
- Explain aspects of philosophy and ethics using the terminology specific to the discipline.
- Recognise the principal philosophical debates on the nature of ethics.
- Recognise the ethical dimension of scientific and technical development.
- Use digital tools to collect, classify, analyse and interpret significant data related to philosophy studies.
- Express ideas in specific vocabulary appropriate to the discipline.
- Produce organised, correct discourse, oral and written, in the corresponding language.
Contents
- What is philosophy?
- Argumentation and opinion
- Goodness and happiness
- Responsibility
- Justice
- Freedom
- Engaging with the world
- Philosophy, ethics and science
Learning activities and methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practicum | 15 | 0.6 | 2, 3, 4, 8, 9 |
| Concept work and terminology | 37 | 1.48 | 1, 5, 6, 7 |
| Reading and discussion of texts | 40 | 1.6 | 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Lectures | 30 | 1.2 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 |
In class, concepts and debates will be introduced, and texts will be commented on. It is essential that students come to class with the texts previously read.
Details, materials, and dates of the various activities proposed throughout the course will be provided on the Campus virtual.
Assessment
Continuous assessment activities
| Title | Weight | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 20% | 15 | 0.6 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Essay | 15% | 10 | 0.4 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Midterm exam | 25% | 1.5 | 0.06 | 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 |
| Final exam | 40% | 1.5 | 0.06 | 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 |
Continuous assessment
The evaluation and its calendar will be explained the first day of the course.
The final grade will be the result of the sum of all tests. Essays cannot be reassessed. In order to pass the course, the final exam mark must be at least a 5; if lower, it will need to be reassessed.
At the time of each evaluation activity, the professor will inform of the procedure and date for the revision of the grades.
Single assessment
This subject does not admit single assessment.
Plagiarism
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.
Use of AI
This subject does not allow the use of AI technologies.
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 may be taken.
Bibliography
Compulsory reading
To be indicated at the beginning of the course.
Bibliography on ways of reading philosophical texts
Olivier Abiteboul, Comprendre les textes philosophiques, París, L’Harmattan, 2008.
Jacqueline Russ, Les méthodes en philosophie, París, Armand Colin, 2008.
Philippe Choulet, Dominique Folscheid, Jean-Jacques Wunenburger, Méthodologie philosophique, París, PUF, 2003.
Clare Saunders, David Mossley, George McDonald Ross, Daniele Lamb, Doing Philosophy. A Practical Guide for Philosophers, Continuum, 2008.
Samuel Guttenplan, Jenifer Hornsby, Christopher Janaway, Reading Philosophy. Selected Texts with a Method for Begginers, Wiley Blackwell, 2002.
Reference Manuals
Bréhier, Émile, (1928) Historia de la filosofia y la ciencia, Madrid: Tecnos, 1998.
Châtelet, François, (1972) La philosophie et l'histoire, 8 Vol. V. Paris: Hachatte, 2000.
Copleston, Frederick., (2001) Manual de filosofia,9 vol. Barcelona: Ariel, 2011.
Geymonat, Ludovico, (1998) Historia de la filosofia y de la ciencia. Barcelona: Crítica, 2005.
Reale, Giovanniet. Al. (1983) Historia del pensamiento filosófico y científico, 3 Vol. Barcelona:Herder, 1995.
Dictionary
Ferrater Mora, Josep, (1979) Diccionario de filosofia, Madrid: Alianza, 1990.
Software
Not applicable.
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 | Spanish | first semester | morning-mixed |
| (PAUL) Classroom practices | 1 | Spanish | first semester | morning-mixed |