Course module NWI-FFIL212 Credits (ECTS) 3 Category MA (Master) Language of instruction English Offered by Radboud University; Faculty of Science; Institute for Science, Innovation and Society; Lecturer(s) Coordinator dr. M.A.M. Drenthen Other course modules lecturer Lecturer dr. M.A.M. Drenthen Other course modules lecturer Contactperson for the course dr. M.A.M. Drenthen Other course modules lecturer Examiner dr. M.A.M. Drenthen Other course modules lecturer Academic year 2018 Period KW2   (05/11/2018 to 27/01/2019) Starting block KW2 Course mode full-time Remarks - Registration using OSIRIS Yes Course open to students from other faculties Yes Pre-registration No Waiting list Yes Placement procedure In order of application Explanation In order of application

	Aims The student is familiar with the major topics, approaches and concepts in environmental ethics and landscape philosophy The student can distinguish scientific reasoning form other forms of intellectual activity The student can take a substantiated position in ethical debates on issues of landscape and ecosystem management. The student can read, analyze and critically assess philosophical texts, and to apply them to actual cases The student can publicly present and discuss philosophical texts Content In this course, we will deal with some philosophical aspects regarding water management. There will also be a day-long excursion to a ‘new’ nature reserve. Additional comments • This course will be taught in two weeks on a full time basis • Attendance is mandatory • (CHECK http://rooster.ru.nl/ for the most recent times and places) • Students who wish to follow this course have to SIGN UP AT LEAST 4 WEEKS BEFORE THE START OF THE COURSE • Maximum number of applicants: 20. TWM-students will have prior access Topics We will discuss the major topics from environmental ethics and landscape philosophy: • The relation between environmental science and environmental ethics • Basic attitudes toward and images of nature, anthropocentrism vs. ecocentrism • Intrinsic value of nature: subjective? objective? • Ecological restoration or faking nature? • Conflict between animal ethics and ecological ethics in nature conservation projects • Aesthetics and environmental protection • Climate offsetting and social justice • The value of biodiversity • Bioregionalism and Ethics of Place Test information Grades will be based on written assignments, on oral presentations and on participation in group presentations and class discussions. There will be no final exam. Prerequisites Students are expected to have completed the Bachelor philosophy course 'Inleiding in de filosofie en ethiek' or a similar introduction in philosophy
	Required materials Blackboard Texts and assignments will be made available in Blackboard Instructional modes Course occurrence Excursion Attendance Mandatory Yes Lecture Project Attendance Mandatory Yes Zelfstudie Tests Tentamen Test weight 1 Opportunities Block KW2, Block KW3