Ethics and Political Philosophy I

Code:

MFIL036

Acronym:

EFP_I

Instance: 2015/2016 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Philosophy
Course/CS Responsible:	Masters in Philosophy

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MFIL	10	MFIL - Study Plan	1	-	10	58	270

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

To provide the student with solid theoretical, conceptual and methodological knowledge which will allow consistent autonomy in individual research sustained by adequate scientific instruments and rigorous reflection.

Learning outcomes and competences

This course aims to provide a conceptual understanding of Ethics, Politics and Citizenship, and full and critical awareness of its leading current debates and main topics.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Program

1. Ethics, Political Philosophy and Citizenship;
2. Antinomies and connections between Ethics and Politics.

Mandatory literature

ARANGUREN, José Luís; Ética y Política, Guadarrama, 1968
ARAÚJO, Luís de; ÉTICA, Imprensa Nacional - Casa da Moeda, 2010
ARAÚJO, Luís de; Sob o Signo da Ética, Granito, 2000
CORTINA, Adela; Ética de la Razon Cordial, Nobel, 2007
MORIN, Edgar; Ética (vol. 6 de Ó Método), Publicações Europa América, 2006
SPERBER, Monique Canto (Dir.); Dictionnaire d'Éthique et de Philosophie Morale, PUF, 1996

Teaching methods and learning activities

Learner-centred approach. The student will create his/her own project through research and analysis. This learner-centred approach does not exclude the teacher's role in assisting the developing of the skills required in students.

keywords

Humanities > Philosophy > Ethics

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	30,00
Trabalho escrito	70,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	130,00
Frequência das aulas	58,00
Trabalho de investigação	82,00
Total:	270,00

Eligibility for exams

Each student must attend 75% of the seminar sessions, except for those in circumstances stated by law or regulations.

Calculation formula of final grade

Involvement in debates - 30%
Final research paper - 70%

Examinations or Special Assignments

Non applicable

Internship work/project

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

According to present regulations.

Classification improvement

According to present regulations.

Observations