The course covers various philosophical problems concerning the topic of doing good in the contemporary world. The course will consider the following questions, among other things. Whether and to what extent individuals are required to help others by donating to charity. Whether and to what extent individuals are required to participate in collective activities such as combating climate change. What, if any, moral obligations we have to future people, and whether a longtermist perspective on promoting the good is justified.
| Frequency | Weekday | Time | Format / Place | Period | |
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| weekly | Mo | 12-14 | X-E0-200 | 09.10.2023-02.02.2024
not on: 12/25/23 / 1/1/24 |
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| 26-HEPS-HM3 Main Module 3: Methods in science | Methoden in der Wissenschaft I | Study requirement
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| 26-HM_PP1_NE Main Module PP1: Normative Ethics | Seminar 1 | Study requirement
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| 26-HM_PP3_AE Main Module PP3: Applied Ethics | Seminar 1 | Study requirement
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| 26-HM_PP4_POL Main Module PP4: Political Philosophy | Seminar 1 | Study requirement
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| 26-HM_PP5_RS Main Module PP5: Philosophy of Law and Social Philosophy | Seminar 1 | Study requirement
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| 26-HM_PP_Satellit Satellite Module Practical Philosophy | Seminar aus der Praktischen Philosophie | Study requirement
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