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. For a long time, philosophy of the life sciences was strongly oriented towards evolution by natural selection and the conceptual issues it generates. Nowadays, philosophy of the life sciences has become a more inclusive field where the organization of living systems plays a central role and which has come closer to philosophy of medicine. Topics dealt with in the course are gene-centrism and epigenetics, physiology and holism, individuals and symbiosis, functions and biological norms, health and wellbeing, and organism-environment interactions.
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. F.A. Keijzer
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Texts will be made available on Student Portal
Entreevoorwaarden	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, PoaSD-students are required to attend several practicals. These practicals aim to develop philosophical writing skills, and active participation is mandatory for PoaSD-students to pass this course.
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