Philosophy of the Life Sciences

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Filosofie van de Levenswetenschappen
Leerdoelen	- Students have knowledge about the topics dealt with in the course and are capable to use this knowledge in speech and in writing. - Students are able to give their informed opinion on the topics dealt with in the course in speech and in writing. - Students are able to read and understand, on their own, other texts that relate to these topics.
Omschrijving	The life sciences have shown a tremendous development during the last fifty years, and philosophical reflection on these sciences has grown with them. The philosophy of the life sciences targets a wide variety of key conceptual issues centered on life and evolution. Central questions are: What is life? How to conceive of levels of selection? How can we understand function and teleology? What is health? This course provides an introduction of some of the most central conceptual issues relevant for the biological and medical sciences.
Uren per week	variabel
Onderwijsvorm	hoorcollege, werkcollege (Lectures and seminars)
Toetsvorm	essay (Intermediate assignments, essay)
Vaksoort	bachelor
Coördinator	dr. F.A. Keijzer
Docent(en)	Dr. C.M.F. de Canson ,dr. F.A. Keijzer
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Papers that are available electronically through SmartCat from the library of the University of Groningen.
Entreevoorwaarden	Completion of the BA / Minor course Philosophy of Science. Some basic knowledge of the life sciences will be assumed.
Opmerkingen	1. This course is part of the bachelor Philosophy of a Specific Discipline. 2. There is a cap on this course, and a waiting list; students of the Bachelor Philosophy will only be admitted to this elective, if places are available. 3. As part of this specialisation course, students of the bachelor programme Philosophy of a Specific Discipline are required to attend the corresponding practical Philosophy of the Life Sciences. This practical aims to develop philosophical writing skills, and active participation is mandatory (for PoaSD-students from disciplines covered by the life sciences) to pass this course. PoaSD-students must enrol individually for the practical Philosophy of the Life Sciences in Progress as well.
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type Ba Filosofie 3 semester II a keuze Ba Filosofie van een bepaald Wetenschapsgebied 2 semester II a keuzegroep Bachelor Exchange Courses - semester II a keuze