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180093 VO-L Metaethics (2023W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 18 - Philosophie
ON-SITE
Moodle

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Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

ACHTUNG!! Der Termin am 15.01.2024 muss leider entfallen

  • Monday 09.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Monday 16.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Monday 23.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Monday 30.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Monday 13.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Monday 20.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Monday 27.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Monday 04.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Monday 11.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Monday 08.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Monday 22.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien

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Aims, contents and method of the course

This course introduces students to foundational questions meta ethics, with a particular focus on the intersection of meta ethics and moral psychology: Are there moral reasons that do not depend on our desires? What is moral motivation? Are our moral judgments driven by reason or by emotion? What can we learn from psychology about the nature of morality?
The format will be a mixture of lecture, discussion, and in class activities. There will be reading assignments for most sessions and students will be expected to have read the readings carefully in advance. Readings will be made available on Moodle.

Assessment and permitted materials

There will be an in person written exam.
The exam will take place on Monday 29.01.2024 11:30 - 13:00.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Passing the course requires achieving at least 50% of the maximum number of points on the exam.
Note 1 bei >= 90%
Note 2 bei >= 75%
Note 3 bei >= 60%
Note 4 bei >= 50%

Examination topics

All material covered in lectures and accompanying readings.

Reading list

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Mo 15.01.2024 12:06