Topics in moral and social philosophy
| Title | Θέματα ηθικής και κοινωνικής φιλοσοφίας / Topics in moral and social philosophy |
| Code | Φ465 |
| Faculty | Philosophy |
| School | Philosophy and Education |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate, 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Christos Ntouskos |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600020284 |
Programme of Study: UPS School of Philosophy and Education (2011-today)
Registered students: 26
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core | Elective Courses | Winter/Spring | - | 6 |
| Philosophy | Compulsory courses beloging to the selected specialisation | Winter/Spring | - | 6 |
| Pedagogic | Elective Courses | Winter/Spring | - | 6 |
| Academic Year | 2024 – 2025 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600265045
|
Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Knowledge Deepening / Consolidation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600265045
- At the Website of the School: https://www.edlit.auth.gr/odigos/
- eLearning (Moodle): https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=16420
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
This course consists in a selection of topics in the area of moral and social philosophy, emphasizing topics that have come to the fore over the last decades. We discuss theories such as moral subjectivism, emotivism and cultural relativism, as well as the varieties of egoism. We then make a short introduction to the central approaches in normative ethics, to set the framework for the discussion that follows. Then we discuss topics such as the justification of punishment by different theories of normative ethics, moral luck, the difference between doing and allowing, the doctrine of double effect, as well as related issues about moral responsibility.
Learning Outcomes
1. Upon completing the course, students will show advanced understanding of the argumentation involved in the topics of moral and political philosophy examined.
2. Upon completing the course, students will have developed the necessary skills which will allow them to engage with philosophical texts concerning the topics examined.
3. Upon completing the course, students will have developed their critical skills in understanding and assessing philosophical arguments.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Make decisions
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
This course explores certain topics that have been prominent in the area of moral and social philosophy over the last decades. The course starts with a short introduction to the main approaches to normative ethics. Then we examine topics that include moral luck, doing and allowing harm, the doctrine of double effect, the justification of punishment, as well as related issues in the area of moral responsibility.
Keywords
moral philosophy
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | 1.6 | |||
| Reading Assigment | 108 | 4.3 | |||
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | |||
| Total | 150 | 6 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1. James Rachels, Στοιχεία Ηθικής Φιλοσοφίας (6η Έκδοση από τον Stuard Rachels). Μετάφραση Ξενοφών Μπαμιατζόγλου, Επιστημονική Επιμέλεια: Φιλήμων Παιονίδης
2. Julia Driver, Ηθική Φιλοσοφία: οι βασικές αρχές. Μετάφραση: Ι.Ν Μαρκόπουλος. Εκδόσεις University Studio Press.
3. Peter Vardy & Paul Grosh. Το αίνιγμα της ηθικής. Μετάφραση Θεωδορής Δρίτσας. Εκδόσεις Αρσενίδη.
Additional bibliography for study
4. Nagel, Thomas (2007), Θανάσιμα ερωτήματα. Εκδόσεις Πολύτροπον, Μετάφραση: Κιτίδη, Κατερίνα.
5. Baggini, Julian & Peter Fosl, Τα εργαλεία της ηθικής. Μετάφραση: Θεολόγου, Κώστας. Καστανιώτης 2014.
6. Anscombe, Elisabeth & Nagel, Thomas (2002), Ηθικός Πόλεμος – Ηθική εν Πολέμω, Εκδόσεις Εκκρεμές. Μετάφραση και σχόλια: Κωστής Κοβαίος.
Last Update
21-03-2025
