Life's Philosophy and Modernity
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1MV007
This course has been discontinued.
- Code
- 1MV007
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Sustainable Development G2F
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (G)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 28 April 2010
- Responsible department
- Department of Earth Sciences
Entry requirements
University studies 60 credits/equivalent
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- analyse and apply a personal approach to the life-philosophical dimensions of the sustainability challenge;
- critically relate to different perceptions of the good life and the good society in different historical periods, different cultures and religions;
- analyse and reflexively relate to connections between theory, practice and life experience from a life-philosophical perspective;
- reflect over and critically discuss their own life-philosophical values and life style.
Content
The importance of life's philosophy for the environment and the development challenges. Conceptions of the good life in different historical periods and different cultures and religions. The values of modern society. Human nature, needs and morals from different perspectives. Research and theories concerning happiness, life styles and existential perspectives, reflections and personal experiences. Visions of the good society.
Instruction
The teaching consists of lectures, seminars and group discussions. The lectures are given by guest lecturers from different academic disciplines and other fields with relevance for the course. Plenty of room is given to active student participation and reflection.
Assessment
The students are examined through written assignments, project work and active participation in seminars.