Admission requirements
BA degree has been obtained. Some background in philosophy is desirable; especially ethics.
Description
Metaethics is concerned with question about the nature of moral judgements. Is there such a thing as moral truth? Can moral judgements be correct? What is the criterion for that? Do moral judgements refer to fact and properties just like non-moral judgements? How to answer all these question in such a way they are compatible with the dominant scientific worldview? In short, metaethics is concerned with questions in the areas of metaphysics, epistemology and philosophical psychology that are relevant to ethics.
Course objectives
Course objectives will be posted on Blackboard by the start of the course.
Timetable
See Collegeroosters Wijsbegeerte 2013-2014 , MA Philosophy 60 EC en 120 EC.
See Timetables Philosophy 2013-2014 , Timetables MA Philosophy 60 EC/120 EC
Mode of instruction
Seminars.
Course load
Attending seminars: 14 × 3 hrs = 42 hrs
Preparation for seminars: 14 × 8 hrs = 84 hrs
Writing of response papers: 14 × 4 hrs = 84 hrs
Midterm paper (research and writing): 25 hrs
Final paper (research and writing): 35 hrs
Total course load: 280 hrs
Assessment method
Weekly response papers (20%)
Mid-term essay (30%)
Final essay (50%)
Blackboard
Blackboard will be used of posting of texts, reading list, and course information.
Reading list
- All the literature will be made available through Blackboard.
Registration
Please register for this course on uSis.
See Inschrijven voor cursussen en tentamens
See Registration for courses and examinations
Study Abroad students, please see the Study in Leiden website for information on how to apply.
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Registration Studeren à la carte and Contractonderwijs
Not applicable.
Contact details
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