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FI1101

Contemporary Philosophy

Credits 7.5
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Autumn 2010
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Examination arrangement Assignment and Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

FI1101 discusses contemporary philosophical issues and a selection of important contemporary philosophers. Classical philosophical questions about human life, good and evil, justice or the potential of knowledge is discussed in relation to contemporary society. The topics may vary from semester to semester. Examples of relevant topics are: War and justice, democracy and religion, the human in a local or global perspective, knowledge and gender.

Learning outcome

To gain knowledge of contemporary philosophical debates.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, groups and self-study. In order to sit the exam, students must submit and get approved one written assignment (4-8 pages, 12-point Times New Roman, 1.5 line spacing.) Evaluation by essay (40%) and four-hour written exam (60%, no syllabus materials permitted). Essay is written on the basis of the written assignment after feedback from group leader/supervision, and should be on average two pages longer than the assignment (i.e. 6-10 pages). 2 copies to be submitted (see examination dates for date), front page: course code, date, student id.

Compulsory assignments

  • 1 obligatory exercise

Required previous knowledge

None

Course materials

Currciculum/reading list is available from the Department office.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
FIX1101 7.5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Philosophy

Contact information

There is no contact information available for this course.

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment and Written examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Skriftlig eksamen
Weighting 6/10 Date 2010-12-02 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.
Oppgave
Weighting 4/10 Date Submission 2010-11-25

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Skriftlig eksamen
Weighting 6/10 Date 2011-05-20 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.
Oppgave
Weighting 4/10 Date Submission 2011-05-13

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