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FI1002 - Ethics and Political Philosophy

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Written exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Written exam 100/100 4 hours E

Course content

The course deals with central topics in normative ethics and political philosophy. Moral issues related to our role as individuals and citizens are central in this course. In the course we discuss questions such as: What is freedom in a political context? Who should have the chance to exercise political power and to participate in political decision-making processes? Do we have special obligations towards our own family, certain groups, or society? What rights should we have in relation to other citizens and in relation to public authorities? The course provides a broad introduction to to theories that seek to answer this type of questions.

Learning outcome

According to the course curriculum, a candidate who passes this course is expected to have the following learning outcome, defined as knowledge and skills:

Knowledge:

  • Has knowledge of central questions and theories in normative ethics
  • Has knowledge of central questions and theories in political philosophy
  • Has knowledge of relevant connections between approaches in political philosophy and approaches in normative ethics
  • Has knowledge of important similarities and differences between different theories in political philosophy and normative ethics

Skills:

  • Can assess strengths and weaknesses of central positions in political philosophy and normative ethics
  • Can apply normative political or ethical theories to particular issues
  • Can give an account, orally and in writing, of the theories taught in the course

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, seminars and self-study. The lectures present the main lines of the curriculum and provide an overview of the central themes of the course. In seminars, particular cases are discussed in view of the theories covered by the curriculum.

In order to sit the exam, an approved obligatory activity is required. For more information on the obligatory activity, see Blackboard. The obligatory activity can only be approved the semester the course is taught, but is valid for this and the subsequent semester.

Compulsory assignments

  • Approved obligatory activity

Further on evaluation

Evaluation by 4-hour written exam. No syllabus materials permitted.

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

The required reading list will be available at the beginning of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
HFEL0001 2.5 AUTUMN 2022
EXFAC6001 2.5 AUTUMN 2022
FI1105 2.5 AUTUMN 2022
FIX1105 2.5 AUTUMN 2022
FI2107 5.0 AUTUMN 2022
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2024

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Ethics
  • Philosophy
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Written exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Written exam 100/100 E 2023-12-18 15:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL311 orange sone Sluppenvegen 14 3
Spring ORD Written exam 100/100 E 2024-05-28 15:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL111 orange sone Sluppenvegen 14 60
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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