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Ethics of Care (B-KUL-W0EC8A)

4.0 ECTS English 26.0 First termFirst term Basic Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract
Gastmans Chris
This course is taught this academic year, but not next year.This course is taught this academic year, but not next year.
POC Philosophy (internationaal)

Aims

At the end of this course students be able:

- To present a fundamental study and critical evaluation of care ethics;
- To analyze the meaning of care;
- To analyze care as a normative concept;
- To examine implications of care ethics for end-of-life care ethics
- To examine implications of care ethics for elderly-care ethics


 

Previous knowledge

No previous knowledge required.

Course material

Articles and literature
Toledo / e-platform
Slides, transparencies, courseware
Syllabus

Is also included in other courses

Activities

4.0 ects. Ethics of Care (B-KUL-W0EC8a)

4.0 ECTS English 26.0 First termFirst term
Gastmans Chris
POC Philosophy (internationaal)

Content

- The Kohlberg-Gilligan debate on care
- Comparative analysis of Heidegger and Levinas on care
- Philosophical-ethical analysis of care
- Personalist approach to care ethics
- The care approach in end-of-life care ethics
- The care approach in elderly-care ethics

Description of learning activities

The course consistes of a combination of lectures and discussions. The students are expected to participate activiely in the discussions.

Course material

- Published articles and book chapters
- Syllabus
- Powerpoint presentations

The course material will be available on Toledo.

Evaluation

Evaluation : Ethics of Care (B-KUL-W2EC8a)

Mode of evaluation : Oral with written preparation
Category : final examination during examination period
Type of evaluation : Closed book

Explanation

Second examination attempt

In each academic year the student is entitled to two examination attempts: the first attempt takes place in the first or second examination session, depending on the semester when the course is offered, the second attempt takes place in the third examination session.
In the third examination session the evaluation form is the same like the evaluation form in the first or second examination session.