Sluiten Help Print Cursus: NWI-FFIL212 NWI-FFIL212 Philosophy of Water Management Cursus informatie Rooster Cursus NWI-FFIL212 Studiepunten (ECTS) 3 Categorie MA (Master) Voertaal Engels Aangeboden door Radboud Universiteit; Faculteit der Natuurwetenschappen, Wiskunde en Informatica; Institute for Science, Innovation and Society; Docenten Coördinator dr. M.A.M. Drenthen Overige cursussen docent Docent dr. M.A.M. Drenthen Overige cursussen docent Contactpersoon van de cursus dr. M.A.M. Drenthen Overige cursussen docent Collegejaar 2016 Periode KW2   (07-11-2016 t/m 29-01-2017) Aanvangsblok KW2 Onderwijsvorm voltijd Opmerking - Inschrijven via OSIRIS Ja Inschrijven voor bijvakkers Ja Voorinschrijving Nee Wachtlijst Ja Plaatsingsprocedure Op volgorde van aanmelding Toelichting Op volgorde van aanmelding Cursusdoelen The student is familiar with the major topics, approaches and concepts in environmental ethics and landscape philosophy The student can distinguish scientific reasoning form other forms of intellectual activity The student can take a substantiated position in ethical debates on issues of landscape and ecosystem management. The student can read, analyze and critically assess philosophical texts, and to apply them to actual cases The student can publicly present and discuss philosophical texts Inhoud In this course, we will deal with some philosophical aspects regarding water management. There will also be a day-long excursion to a ‘new’ nature reserve. Bijzonderheden • This course will be taught in two weeks on a full time basis • Attendance is mandatory • (CHECK http://rooster.ru.nl/ for the most recent times and places) • Students who wish to follow this course have to SIGN UP AT LEAST 4 WEEKS BEFORE THE START OF THE COURSE • Maximum number of applicants: 20. TWM-students will have prior access Onderwerpen We will discuss the major topics from environmental ethics and landscape philosophy: • The relation between environmental science and environmental ethics • Basic attitudes toward and images of nature, anthropocentrism vs. ecocentrism • Intrinsic value of nature: subjective? objective? • Ecological restoration or faking nature? • Conflict between animal ethics and ecological ethics in nature conservation projects • Aesthetics and environmental protection • Climate offsetting and social justice • The value of biodiversity • Bioregionalism and Ethics of Place Toetsinformatie Grades will be based on written assignments, on oral presentations and on participation in group presentations and class discussions. There will be no final exam. Voorkennis Students are expected to have completed the Bachelor philosophy course 'Inleiding in de filosofie en ethiek' or a similar introduction in philosophy Literatuur Texts and assignments will be made available in Blackboard Werkvormen • 2 hours guided group project work • 8 hours excursion • 36 hours lecture • 30 hours group project work without guidance • 8 hours individual study period Extra information teaching methods: Lectures, presentations, group work, discussions Verplicht materiaal Blackboard Texts and assignments will be made available in Blackboard Werkvormen Cursusgebeurtenis Excursie Aanwezigheidsplicht Ja Hoorcollege Project Aanwezigheidsplicht Ja Zelfstudie Toetsen Tentamen Weging 1 Gelegenheden Blok KW2, Blok KW3 Sluiten Help Print