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The subject consists of two main parts: Exphil I – History of philosophy and science, and Exphil II – Ethics.
Exphil I combines themes from the history of philosophy and the history of science in order to highlight important issues in the complex development of contemporary rational and scientific ideas. The students are introduced to some of the seminal thinkers from the important epochs which have shaped modern western civilisation.
Exphil II provides a systematic introduction to ethics. Meta-ethics, ethical theories and applied ethics in their comtemporary forms are presented.
In both these main parts the curriculum is presented partly through the original writings of philosophers and scientists and partly through commentaries
The focus on some key original texts should improve the student’s ability to take an appreciative and at the same time critical stand towards important features of western philosophy and science. Through the writing of essays, the student is encouraged to reflect upon basic ethical, philosophical and scientific problems.
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General university entrance requirements.
A good ability to read and understand English is required for this course.
This course has the form of lectures combined with seminary classes, one of each per week over a period of 16 weeks. Participation in the seminary classes is obligatory. At the end of the semester, each student has to pass a qualifying multiple choice test.
The student composes an essay in one of the two parts of the syllabus. The assessment follows a scale from A to E (for pass) and F (for fail).
Course grades are awarded on a descending scale using alphabetic grades from A to E for passes and F for fail.
An external auditor regularly evaluates the academic quality of the course, including the form of exam used on the course.
A student may appeal against an awarded grade and/or file a formal complaint about exam procedures.
A student can sit for this exam up to 3 times. If a student wishes to withdraw from the exam, s/he must do this in StudentWeb at least two weeks prior to the first day of the exam. Failure to do so will be counted as one of the three opportunities to sit for the exam.
Students may apply for access to alternative exam resources or exam forms on the basis of chronic illness and/or special needs that create a marked disadvantage to other students in the exam situation. Mothers who are breastfeeding may apply for extra time to complete the exam.
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