NWI-FFIL100
Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics
Course infoSchedule
Course moduleNWI-FFIL100
Credits (ECTS)3
CategoryBA (Bachelor)
Language of instructionEnglish
Offered byRadboud University; Faculty of Science; Institute for Science, Innovation and Society;
Lecturer(s)
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Lecturer
dr. L. Consoli
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Examiner
dr. P.C. Lemmens
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Coordinator
dr. P.C. Lemmens
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Contactperson for the course
dr. P.C. Lemmens
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Lecturer
dr. P.C. Lemmens
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Academic year2018
Period
KW4  (08/04/2019 to 01/09/2019)
Starting block
KW4
Course mode
full-time
Remarks-
Registration using OSIRISYes
Course open to students from other facultiesYes
Pre-registrationNo
Waiting listNo
Placement procedure-
Aims
  • A basic understanding of the philosophical, ethical and societal dimensions of bioscience
  • Ability to analyse and address normative challenges emerging in bioscientific research
  • A basic understanding of the special nature of the scientific world-view in comparison to other forms of intellectual and socio-cultural activity
  • A basic understandig of the societal responsibility and integrity challenges of bioscientists
Content
The course addresses in an integrated manner philosophical and bioethical aspects of bioscience via lectures and assignments. The course provides a window for exploring the philosophical, ethical and societal dimensions of scientific research in biology and the life sciences. Participants are empowered to reflect on the broader implications of their work and on the impact of bioscience on our worldview.  
Topics
• Introduction into research ethics
• Introduction into bioethics
• Introduction into philosophy of science
• Introduction into environmental philosophy
• Introduction into the philosophical and societal aspects of synthetic biology and biotechnology
• Philosophy and the anthropocene

Test information
Written Exam

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Lecture

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Zelfstudie

Tests
Tentamen
Test weight1
OpportunitiesBlock KW4, Block KW4