v2.11.0 (5380)

Langues - LAN483vANG : Philosophy in films, literature and sports - C1C2

Domaine > Langues.

Descriptif

In this course, we'll cover the different branches of philosophy (predominantly, but not exclusively the Western tradition) as they manifest themselves in cultural phenomena. For example: what theses about knowledge and morality are being upheld by Hercule Poirot? or by the BBC's Sherlock? Why do we love to hate Moriarty? We'll also have a look at the ethical, moral or even political belief structures that seem to underlie games like baseball, American football or rugby - and we'll discuss the position of the player versus that of the spectator. For help with these questions we'll turn to philosophical writings and debates. Project: students will observe popular, “high-brow” or even fringe culture (film, sport, video games, tv, art and the like) and analyze the philosophical questions, assumptions and/or conclusions these productions entail.

Philosophical themes include: the limits of knowledge, consciousness and personhood, bio and techno-ethics, virtue theory and philosophy of language.

Format des notes

Numérique sur 20

Pour les étudiants du diplôme Echanges PEI

Pour les étudiants du diplôme Diplôme d'ingénieur de l'Ecole polytechnique

L'UE est acquise si Note finale >= 8
  • Crédits ECTS acquis : 0 ECTS

La note obtenue rentre dans le calcul de votre GPA.

Veuillez patienter