Course content

The course wishes to offer a broad introduction to the philosophy of education and the history of ideas. Goals and content of upbringing will be discussed, and the changes of ideas on growth and teaching examined.

The aim of the course is to give students a closer understanding of the ongoing debate about questions of schooling and upbringing, and for students to see pedagogical questions in the light of a philosophical perspective. The course also wishes to shed light on central approaches to problems in education studies, for example the relationship between individuals and society, and the relationship between schools and society, of power, authority, freedom and rationality. The course is obligatory in order to achieve full specialisation in education studies.

Learning outcome

The aim of the course is to give students philosophical tools to help understand central pedagogical questions.

Learning methods and activities

4 hours of lectures per week, 2 hours seminar per week.
Form of assessment: 6-hour individual written exam.
Seminar: academic writing.

Recommended previous knowledge

None.

Required previous knowledge

None.

Credit reductions