Ethics II

Code:

FILO008

Acronym:

ETI2

Instance: 2016/2017 - 2S

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

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
FILO	38	FILO - Study Plan	3	-	6	4

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Contribute to the awareness of the problems of ethics as well as to the academic education of students.

Learning outcomes and competences

Students should have knowledge of the most relevant issues and thinkers in Ethics.
Students should reach a profound level of autonomy in critical thinking.

Working method

Presencial

Program

N.B.: The syllabus and other elements of this curricular unit may be changed due to the appointment of its effective lecturer.

I. Fundamental ethical theories
Ancient times: Aristotle, Epicurus and Stoicism.
Medieval Times: Christian Morality.
Modern Times: Hume and Kant
XIXth century: Hegel, Stuart Mill, Karl Marx and Nietzsche
XXth century: Max Scheler, E. Lévinas, Albert Camus, Jean-Paul Sartre and José Luis L. Aranguren, Karl-Otto Apel, Hans Jonas, John Rawls.
XXIth century: Jürgen Habermas, Robert Misrahi, and Edgar Morin.

II. Ethics in Philosophy in Portugal: authors and brief guidelines.

Mandatory literature

ARAÚJO, Luís de ; ÉTICA, Imprensa Nacional-Casa da Moeda, 2010
BOURKE, Vernon; Histoire de la Morale, Cerf, 1970
CAMPS, Victoria (Org.); Historia de la Ética, Edit. Crítica, 1989
CAMPS, Victoria; Breve História da Ética, RBA, 2013
OGIEN, Ruwen; L´´Ethique aujourd'hui, Gallimard, 2007
RUSS, Jacqueline; La Pensée Éthique Comtemporaine, PUF, 1995
VÁRIOS AUTORES; Concepciones de la Ética, Edit. Trotta, 1992
VV. AA. ; História Crítica da Filosofia Moral e Política, Edt. Verbo, 2005

Complementary Bibliography

A indicar pelo docente ao longo do curso.

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theory-practical classes - Lectures on the programme themes, encouraging the participation of students. In tutorials: Critical approach and discussion of course unit contents, including the discussion of theoretical issues raised; foster the discussion among students, moderated by the lecturer; oral presentation of reports and of work carried out during the autonomous study periods; discussion of works regarded as essential.

keywords

Humanities > Philosophy > Ethics
Humanities

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	110,00
Frequência das aulas	52,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

In accordance with FLUP's assessement regulations.

Calculation formula of final grade

Exam - 100%.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Not applicable

Classification improvement

In accordance with the regulations in force.