FILA510 Ethics of Global Responsibility (5 cr)
Study level:
Intermediate studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023
Description
The course studies the nature of collective ethical problems, which differ from "paradigmatic" ethical wrongs (such as physical violence) where the violator, the wronged party and the causal relationship between them is easy to establish. The course discusses issues such as climate change, global poverty and inequality, and war, examining the main concepts and arguments relevant in addressing these issues from the applied philosophy viewpoint.
Learning outcomes
Students will gain an understanding of the nature of global ethical problems and their special characteristics. Students will become familiar with the basic concepts and arguments used in the philosophical discussions related to these problems.
Literature
- Pogge, T. & Moellendorf, D. (toim.) 2008: Global Justice: Seminal Essays. Paragon House. 978-155-778-869-6
- Pogge, T. & Horton, K. (toim.) 2008: Global Ethics: Seminal Essays. Paragon House. 978-155-778-870-2
Completion methods
Method 1
Description:
Text seminar, book exam and possible lectures.
Evaluation criteria:
Assignments are evaluated on the basis of the students’ mastery of the contents of teaching and literature, demonstrated skills in critical evaluation of arguments and the application of theoretical concepts to political issues.
Select all marked parts
Method 2
Description:
Written essay.
Evaluation criteria:
Assignments are evaluated on the basis of the students’ mastery of the contents of teaching and literature, demonstrated skills in critical evaluation of arguments and the application of theoretical concepts to political issues.
Select all marked parts
Parts of the completion methods
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Teaching (5 cr)
Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Teaching
10/26–12/31/2020 Lectures, online course
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Independent study (5 cr)
Type:
Independent study
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English