Universität Wien

180076 FS Decision Principles in Ethics (2022W)

10.00 ECTS (4.00 SWS), SPL 18 - Philosophie
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
Moodle

An/Abmeldung

Hinweis: Ihr Anmeldezeitpunkt innerhalb der Frist hat keine Auswirkungen auf die Platzvergabe (kein "first come, first served").

Details

max. 30 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

Das Seminar wird – je nach Covidlage – aus einer Mischung aus Präsenz- und Online-Lehre bestehen. Die Details werden mit Beginn des Semesters bekannt gegeben.

  • Donnerstag 13.10. 11:30 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Donnerstag 20.10. 11:30 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Donnerstag 27.10. 11:30 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Donnerstag 03.11. 11:30 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Donnerstag 10.11. 11:30 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Donnerstag 17.11. 11:30 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Donnerstag 24.11. 11:30 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Donnerstag 01.12. 11:30 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Donnerstag 15.12. 11:30 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Donnerstag 12.01. 11:30 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Donnerstag 19.01. 11:30 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Donnerstag 26.01. 11:30 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

This research seminar explores decision principles that support decisions in tricky scenarios. Usually, we think that “deciding” consists in choosing one of two possible pathways. However, decisions are particularly important in scenarios in which various goods, possibly even lives, need to be balanced. This course also explores decision principles that deviate from the standard cases of cost-benefit analysis and “trolleyology”.

We will read research literature on principles as diverse as cost-benefit analysis, the lesser evil, tragic decision-making and precautionary principles. In addition theoretical insights will be applied to concrete scenarios.
It is the goal of this research seminar to discuss current options in decision theory against the background of ethics. In addition to the critical examination of current literature, we shall also use the principles to discuss tricky scenarios. The classes will be held in English language.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

each student participates frequently and actively;
everyone will present one text.
each student will contribute to the final colloquium with a presentation.
the seminar will be completed by a term paper (length about 15 pages).

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

All tasks (presence and participation, presentation of a text, presentation in the final colloquium, term paper) must be completed to receive a positive grade.

If you miss more than one session, it needs to be justified in writing. You mustn't miss more than 3 sessions.

At least 60% are necessary for a positive grade.
the presentation of a text counts for 20%
the presentation at the colloquium counts for 20%
the seminar paper counts for 60%.

Prüfungsstoff

see above.

Literatur

The full list of literature will be available at the beginning of the term. The texts will also be posted on Moodle. All the texts are in English.

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

Letzte Änderung: Di 04.10.2022 13:09