Universität Wien

180024 PS What is luck? (2023W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 18 - Philosophie
Continuous assessment of course work

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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. 45 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 10.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 2G, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/2.Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 17.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 2G, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/2.Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 24.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 2G, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/2.Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 31.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 2G, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/2.Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 07.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 2G, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/2.Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 14.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 2G, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/2.Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 28.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 2G, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/2.Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Monday 04.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3B NIG 3.Stock
  • Tuesday 12.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 2G, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/2.Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 09.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 2G, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/2.Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 16.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 2G, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/2.Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 23.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 2G, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/2.Stock, 1010 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

In this course we delve deep into questions about happiness: What is happiness? What is the meaning of the word “happiness”? Is happiness a value for our life or a psychological state? Is happiness the same as well-being or a life well lived? What is the relationship between happiness and the meaning of life? How does happiness relate to morality? What makes happy? Does money make happy? Or experiences, status, consumption, power, love, sex, god, community? Are optimists happier? Can happiness be scientifically studied and empirically measured? How do our economic choices impact our happiness? Should happiness be an aim of public policy? In the course, we will read classical philosophical theories of happiness from Aristotle to Schopenhauer as well as recent literature on happiness from philosophy, religious studies, psychology and economy.

Assessment and permitted materials

The overall grade results from weighted individual grades on: participate, short presentation, peer feedback, essay.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

You may miss a maximum of two sessions without sanction. Your work needs to be submitted before the deadline. If you miss the first session without letting me know, you will be unregistered from the course.

Examination topics

Reading list

The weekly readings will be announced in the first session. We will read a number of texts in English. For an introduction and overview, you may look at:
Besser, Lorraine L. (2021): “The Philosophy of Happines. An Interdisciplinary Introduction.” New York: Routledge
Haybron, Dan, "Happiness", The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Edward N. Zalta (ed.), URL = <https://plato.stanford.edu/archives/sum2020/entries/happiness/>
Thomä, Dieter, Hennig, Christoph und Mitscherlich-Schönherr, Olivia (eds.) (2011): „Glück. Ein interdisziplinäres Handbuch.“ Stuttgart: J.B. Metzler Verlag

Association in the course directory

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