FIL4300 ¨C Ethics

Course content

The course consists of an in-depth study of a central problem within a field of moral philosophy - metaethics, normative ethics or applied ethics. Which problem the course focuses on may vary from one semester to another. Particular emphasis will be given to in- depth study, active reading, analysis and critical examination of texts. Certain semesters it might be relevant to analyze the connection between ethics and political philosophy.

Learning outcome

After having completed the course you are expected to

• have good knowledge of the core texts for the course
• be able to acquire knowledge of and critically relate to the latest research contributions within the topic of the course
• be able to discuss the problems addressed in the course in a critical and professional manner
• be able to write an essay of about 10 pages answering a precise question in such a way that the essay has a clear and self-developed argumentative structure and demonstrates an updated acquaintance of the field

Admission to the course

Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.

Students enrolled in other Master`s Degree Programmes can, on application, be admitted to the course if this is cleared by their own study programme.

If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.

Requires admission to Philosophy (master).

Teaching

12 double sessions with seminars and lectures. Active participation is expected. The course has got the following compulsory activities:

• You must be present minimum 9 out of 12 times
• You must give one oral presentation

This is how you apply for a valid absence from / postponement of compulsory activities.

The activities are only valid the semester they are completed.

Examination

A term paper of approximately 10 pages (one page should contain approximately 2300 characters), footnotes and literature list not included. You submit the term paper in Inspera.

Evaluation criteria fall 2018.

(Please note the course`s exam form may have changed since the criteria were formulated.)

All compulsory activities must be completed in order to qualify for the exam.

Language of examination

You may write your examination paper in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.

Grading scale

Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.

More about examinations at UiO

• Use of sources and citations
• Special exam arrangements due to individual needs
• Withdrawal from an exam
• Illness at exams / postponed exams
• Explanation of grades and appeals
• Resitting an exam
• Cheating/attempted cheating

You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.