Universität Wien

180148 SE Practical Rationality (2024S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 18 - Philosophie
Continuous assessment of course work
ON-SITE
Th 06.06. 13:15-14:45 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 30 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Thursday 14.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
Thursday 21.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
Thursday 11.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
Thursday 18.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
Thursday 25.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
Thursday 02.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
Thursday 16.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
Thursday 23.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
Thursday 13.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
Thursday 20.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
Thursday 27.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This seminar is focused on recent and contemporary discussions in the philosophy of practical rationality. A special focus is on the connection between the philosophy of practical rationality and rational choice theory in social science.
The proposed structure of the seminar (subject to change based on participant preferences) is this:

0. Introduction (1st session)
1. Rational Choice Explanation and Arational Action (2nd and 3rd session)
2. What is the Nature of Preferences? (sessions 4, 5, and 6)
3. Weakness of Will and the Rationality of Emotions (sessions 7, 8, 9, 10)
4. Rationality, Cooperation - and Corporations (sessions 11, 12)

The purpose of the seminar is to provide the participants with basic knowledge of the issues discussed, the necessary competence to pursue the issues further in potential independent research, and the ability to connect the philosophical issues with debates in social science.
The method of this seminar is close reading, group discussion based on regular participant input, and a self-moderation scheme for each meeting.

Assessment and permitted materials

Mandatory participation in the meetings (max. 1 absence)
Active participation in the discussion
10 written discussion inputs
(Co-) Moderation of one session

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Active participation in the discussion (20%)
10 written discussion inputs (60%)
(Co-) Moderation of one session (20%)

Examination topics

Participation in the discussion
10 written discussion inputs
(Co-) Moderation of one session

Reading list

The assigned reading will be made available via Moodle.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Sa 09.03.2024 07:46