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Course goals
The students will have the opportunity to study in depth a topic of special interest in order to confirm a deeper understanding of philosophical responses to the ecological crisis.

Innhold

Course descriptions
Students will develop a list of readings (approx. 250 pages) and write an original term paper on the basis of participation in course 2606 Ecophilosophy which is described as follows:

" Topics discussed include alternative views concerning the relationship between nature, culture and self. The students will work on developing their own view of the world. We will also practice looking at the world through the perspective of other living beings, for example through conducting a “Council of all beings”. We will look at the Norwegian roots to the worldwide deep ecology movement and look at the philosophy of the Norwegian “friluftsliv” (“Outdoor Life”). An outline of different movements, such as social ecology, ecofeminism, bioregionalism will be given, including critiques and responses to the field of ecophilosophy and deep ecology. The students will be presented with different ethical approaches and how we value life. The course will also take a critical look at the consequences of the forces of globalization and look at the ecophilosophical critiques of these forces and the conditions for an ecological sustainable development."

Organisering

Teaching methods
Lectures and readings are in English. Norwegian students may turn in written assignments in Norwegian. 2606 Ecophilosophy is a prerequisite for 2700 Project paper. Students continuing in 2700 will choose additional appropriate readings (approx. 250 pages) upon approval of the instructor. They will be required to write a project paper, also under supervision of the instructor. The project paper’s topic will be chosen from themes in the additional readings.

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Evaluation
Project paper which counts for 100% of the grade for.

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