Motivation
The various programmes within the Faculty of Social Sciences complete their philosophy teaching separately from each other, making it completely fragmented. In addition, little to no concrete tools are offered for interdisciplinary exchange. Can an interdisciplinary philosophy course help to bridge the disparities and introduce students to multiple perspectives within the Social Sciences?
Hypothesis
Mira is using her innovation voucher to develop a philosophy course in the Faculty of Social Sciences. This faculty-wide course is intended for third-year students from various programmes within the faculty. In this course, students and lecturers work together on eco-social issues and link them to their own professional roles. In this way, they explore philosophical, critical and ecologically oriented perspectives on relevant, current social issues.
Desired solution
With this course, Mira aims to have students from different disciplines reflect together on philosophical issues. This interdisciplinary approach offers students the chance to share their perspectives and discover how their own discipline comes into a different light when approached from a different philosophical angle. They are also introduced to perspectives of students from different academic backgrounds.
Plan of action
Mira is working with two colleagues in the Philosophy of Behavioural Sciences group to prepare and develop this course. After the course has been developed, it will be offered to third-year students at the Faculty of Social Sciences. Both students and lecturers will then evaluate the course, and based on the feedback received, adjustments will be made to the course. After these adjustments, the course will be offered again, followed by a second evaluation.