Course - Metaethics, Social Philosophy, and Philosophy of Law - FI2211
FI2211 - Metaethics, Social Philosophy, and Philosophy of Law
About
New from the academic year 2023/2024
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 | 5 days |
Course content
The course deals with basic issues in moral, social philosophy, and philosophy of law, and the relationship between moral, social, and legal norms.
Key questions in the course are: What is the basis for moral judgments? What makes a rule of law valid? What is the relationship between law and morality?
In the course, we review different perspectives within social philosophy and philosophy of law, and look at connections and differences between philosophical, legal and social science approaches to normative issues. In connection with this, the course provides insight into legal argumentation.
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:
- knowledge of key issues and perspectives in metaethics, social philosophy, and philosophy of law
- knowledge of the relationship between philosophical, legal, and social science approaches to normative issues
- knowledge of key theories about the legal system and the power of the courts, as well as basic insight into how legal practitioners proceed to decide legal issues
Skills:
- see connections and differences between moral, legal, social, and political issues
- use insights from metaethics, social philosophophy, and philosophy of law to recognize and problematize assumptions and perspectives in arguments and discourses
- apply metaethical, social philosophical, and legal philosophical perspectives on specific issues
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, self-study.
In order to sit the exam, 80 % attendance and an approved presentation is required. The obligatory activity can only be approved the semester the course is taught, but is valid for this and the subsequent semester.
Compulsory assignments
- 80 % attendance
- Approved presentation
Further on evaluation
Evaluation by 5-day off campus examination (5000-6000 words plus reference list), with adjusting oral exam.
Required previous knowledge
EXPH0200, FI1001, FI1002; or equivalent
Course materials
The required reading list will be available at the beginning of the semester.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Ethics
- Philosophy
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2023-11-23Submission
2023-11-28
09:00
INSPERA
14:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2024-05-08Submission
2024-05-14
09:00
INSPERA
14:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * 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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"