This course addresses the fundamental concepts of Moral Philosophy, whose primary goal is the study of the moral dimension of human existence in light of different ethical theories. The study and analysis of various philosophical currents from the perspective of their ethical proposals enables students to recognize how key thinkers have developed the central concepts of moral philosophy. The course will also focus on the political implications of each moral theory, with the aim of situating the subject within the broader framework of the interdisciplinary degree, fostering dialogue with other courses and areas of study. Therefore, this course equips students to recognize and understand the complexity of human relationships and their different manifestations in the contemporary world, through the practice of philosophical thinking and reasoning.
UNIT 1: The Great Concepts of Moral Philosophy
Topic 1: Introduction to Moral Philosophy
Topic 2: The Virtuous Life and the Pursuit of Happiness
Topic 3: Desire and Will
Topic 4: Justice and Duty
Topic 5: Consequentialism versus Deontology
UNIT 2: Freedom and Responsibility
Topic 6: The Crisis of Western Morality
Topic 7: Responsibility as the Foundation of Moral Life
Topic 8: Freedom and Determinism
UNIT 3: Moral Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
Topic 9: Relationships Between Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
Topic 10: Moral Dilemmas in Science and Technology
Topic 11: Reflections on Religion and Violence
Methodology: The methodology used in the face-to-face modality is based on the following strategies:
Expository Method: Presentation of theoretical content through in-person lectures and supporting materials provided on the online platform.
Text and Document Analysis: Personal reading of materials that cover the main content of the course. Individual and/or group preparation and group discussion during classroom sessions.
Oral Presentation Method: Student presentations and oral expositions.
Written Presentation Method: Preparation of commentaries, analyses, and arguments on various texts or general topics, to be submitted in written form by the students.
To be assessed in the ordinary examination session, all activities subject to evaluation must have been completed. Assessable activities must be submitted on the dates indicated by the instructor. If, for any reason duly justified and communicated to the instructor, they cannot be submitted within the established period, they may be handed in before the date of the final exam of the course, so that the instructor can grade them. However, in this case, the instructor will not be obliged to provide feedback on those activities.
On the other hand, students have the right to sit the final written exam even if they have not submitted all the other evaluable activities. However, the final grade for the course will only be calculated if all activities have been submitted, in accordance with the evaluation criteria and weightings established in this syllabus. If any evaluable activity has not been submitted or completed, the student will be recorded as ?Not Presented? in the grade report for that session.
EXTRAORDINARY EXAM SESSION
The evaluation criteria are the same as in the ordinary session, meaning that all evaluable activities required in the course must be submitted. Grades from completed activities will be retained until the pending activities are completed. The same weighting criteria as in the ordinary assessment will be applied. This measure applies only within the academic year in progress; if the extraordinary session is not passed, re-enrolment will require repeating the entire course.
ON THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Use of AI tools: If AI tools are used in any activity, a paragraph must be included specifying how AI was used and what prompts or instructions were employed to obtain the results. Failure to do so constitutes a violation of academic honesty policies.
Final written exam: 35%.
Text and document analysis: 30%.
Presentations: 20%.
Participation and attendance: 15%.
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