ECTS
ECTS Course Catalogue
Course details
Course code: PSS10226o15Semester: 2015/2016 summer
Name: Environmental ethics
Major: (przedmioty społeczne i humanistyczne)
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 0
ECTS points: 1
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 30 / 0 / 0
Lecturer: dr Jerzy Luty, dr Eugeniusz Sadziński
Language of instruction: Polish
Learning outcomes: Knowledge: Knows the basic terminology that is used in the humanities and social sciences: knows the basic concepts of ethics and ecoethics, defines the basic ethical doctrines, knows selected contemporary environmental ethics’ issues. Has a basic concept how to get other information on the topic of the course. Has a basic knowledge of social relationships and is able to indicate the relationship between the humanities and the social and agricultural sciences, forestry, veterinary and natural. Skills: Is ably looking for information, analyzes and uses the literature on the subject of the course. Uses specialized terminology in the language of the subject. Is aware of the self-development. Recognizes issues, can act in accordance with applicable standards and principles.
Competences: Is able to work in a team, with taking different roles. Understands the need for lifelong learning. Is able to think and act creatively. Correctly identifies dilemmas associated with making life and work choices, obeys ethical rules.
Prerequisites: Humanities in the high school.
Course content: An introduction to the philosophical problems of ecology. Philosophy of nature – the main positions presented in the history of Western philosophy. Religion and nature – great world religions and other primitive and contemporary beliefs systems. Theoretical and empirical evidences of eco-philosophy. The dominant trends in contemporary philosophy of ecology. Environmental ethics – basic values, principles and directions. Deontological aspect of environmental ethics. Environmental awareness and culture. Ecological personality – how to live in accordance with the world and oneselves. Philosophical dimensions of sustainable development. Ecological educator – profession of public trust? Revision.
Recommended literature: Bonenberg M., Etyka środowiskowa. Założenia i kierunki, Kraków 1999, Wyd. UJ. Czartoszewski J.W. (red.), Etyka środowiskowa wyzwaniem XXI w., Warszawa 2002, Wyd. Verbinum. Konstańczak S., Etyka środowiskowa wobec biotechnologii, Słupsk 2003, Wyd. Pomorskiej Akademii Pedagogicznej. Latawiec A., Bugajka G. (red.), Między filozofią przyrody a ekofilozofią, Warszawa 1999, Wyd. Uniwersytetu Kardynała Wyszyńskiego. Luty J., Etyka wybranych zawodów zaufania publicznego, Wrocław 2013, Wyd. WSOWL.
Assessment methods: Final evaluation of the lectures is a component of the scoring in the knowledge, skills and social competence. There are summed points obtained from the written test, activity, discussions, attendance and additional tasks. Knowledge shall be verified with the use of the written test. Written test includes two problem questions, to assess skills. Social competence are evaluated based on participation in class discussions and thematic attendance and performing additional tasks. Required level necessary to pass: 60%
Comment: Lectures, with elements of discussion.