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Bachelor´s Degree

Credits: 180

Content

Structure of the Degree Programmes in Philosophy

Three academic degrees can be obtained through studies at the Faculty of Social Sciences. The first degree is a Bachelor's degree, which consists of 180 ECTS credits and includes General studies, Basic and Intermediate Studies, studies in a minor subject(s) and a Bachelor's thesis. Students may earn a Master's degree, 120 ECTS credits, by completing Master’s Studies in philosophy and a Master's thesis. A doctoral degree is the final, highest postgraduate degree.

The Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy requires 180 credits:

  • General Studies, 25 credits
  • Basic and Intermediate Studies in Philosophy, min. 79 credits
  • Compulsory Minor Subject Studies, 60 credits
  • Other Minor Subject Studies (Elective Studies), 0-16 credits.

Description of the Study Blocks in the Degree Programme in Philosophy

General Studies, 25 credits

  • Orientation Course for Foreign Students including personal study plan (HOPS), 2 credits
  • Language Studies in Finnish or Swedish, 15 credits
  • Basic Course in Information and Communications Technology, 5 credits
  • Foreign Language Oral and Written Skills, 3 credits,

Basic Studies in Social and Moral Philosophy, 25 credits

  • Study unit Kf110: Introduction to Philosophy, 3 credits
  • Study unit Kf120: Introduction to the History of Philosophy, 5 credits
  • Study unit Kf131: Introduction to Ethics, 3 credits
  • Study unit Kf132: Introduction to Social Philosophy, 3 credits
  • Study unit Kf140: Introduction to the Philosophy of the Social Sciences, 3 credits
  • Study unit P7: Introduction to Logic, 5 credits (Faculty of Arts, Dept. of Philosophy)
  • Study Unit P4: Introduction to Epistemology, 3 credits (Faculty of Arts, Dept. of Philosophy)

Intermediate Studies in Social and Moral Philosophy, 54 credits

  • Study unit Kf210: History of Philosophy, 6-10 credits
  • Study unit Kf220: 20th Century Philosophy, 5-10 credits
  • Study unit Kf230: Ethics, 5-10 credits
  • Study unit Kf240: Social Philosophy, 5-10 credits
  • Study unit Kf250: Scientific Reasoning and Philosophical Argumentation, 5-10 credits (voluntary for minor subject studies)
  • Study unit Kf270: Philosophy of the Social Sciences, 5-10 credits
  • Study unit Kf280: Seminars Study unit Kf281: Philosophical Methods Study unit Kf282: Seminar I, 4 credits Study unit Kf283: Seminar II, 4 credits (voluntary for minor subject studies)
  • Study unit Kf290: Bachelor's Thesis, 6 credits (only for major subject studies).

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General Studies

General Studies

Credits: 16

Content

General Studies, 25 credits
  • Orientation Course for Foreign Students including personal study plan (HOPS), 2 credits
  • Language Studies in Finnish or Swedish, 15 credits
  • Basic Course in Information and Communications Technology, 5 credits
  • Foreign Language Oral and Written Skills, 3 credits,
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Basic Studies

Basic Studies Kf110-Kf150

Code: 71005 Credits: 25

Content

Basic Studies in Social and Moral Philosophy, 25 credits
  • Study unit Kf110: Introduction to Philosophy, 3 credits
  • Study unit Kf120: Introduction to the History of Philosophy, 5 credits
  • Study unit Kf131: Introduction to Ethics, 3 credits
  • Study unit Kf132: Introduction to Social Philosophy, 3 credits
  • Study unit Kf140: Introduction to the Philosophy of the Social Sciences, 3 credits
  • Study Unit Fte140: Introduction to Epistemology, 3 credits (Faculty of Arts, Dept. of Philosophy)
  • Study unit Fte170: Introduction to Logic, 5 credits (Faculty of Arts, Dept. of Philosophy)

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Kf110 Introduction to Philosophy
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Kf110 Introduction to Philosophy

Kf110: Introduction to Philosophy

Code: 71011 Credits: 3

Objectives

The aim is to present classic questions of philosophy in the fields of epistemology, metaphysics and ethics. The nature of philosophical knowledge and research will be examined and central approaches to these topics will be scrutinised.

Mode of assessment

Lecture course with an examination (in Finnish or Swedish), or a written report on a theme using sources agreed with the supervisor, or book examination in a faculty examination.

Literature:

Complete both a and b:
a)
  • Blackburn S: Think: A Compelling Introduction to Philosophy
b)
  • Almond B: Exploring Philosophy.

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Kf120 Introduction to the History of Philosophy
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Kf120 Introduction to the History of Philosophy

Kf120 Introduction to the History of Philosophy

Credits: 5

Objectives

The aim is to introduce the student to the most important periods and traditions of thought in the history of philosophy as well as to the most important philosophers and their theories.

Content

Lecture course with an examination or a book examination in a faculty examination.Complete both Kf121 and Kf122

Mode of assessment

Lecture course with an examination (in Finnish or Swedish),or a written report on a theme using sources agreed with the supervisor, or a book examination in a faculty examination.

Literature:

Complete both Kf121 and Kf122

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Kf121 Introduction to History of Philosophy

Kf121: Introduction Course on History of Philosophy

Code: 72012 Credits: 3

Mode of assessment

Lecture course with an examination (in Finnish or Swedish),or a written report on a theme using sources agreed with the supervisor, or a book examination in a faculty examination.

Literature:

Complete both 1 and 2:
1)
  • Complete one of the following, 3 ECTS credits each (71012):
a)
  • Korkman P & Yrjönsuuri M (eds): Filosofian historian kehityslinjoja (until and including Kant)
b)
  • Kenny A: A Brief History of Western Philosophy.

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Kf120 Introduction to the History of Philosophy »
Kf122 Classics of History of Philosophy

Kf122: Classics of History of Philosophy

Code: 71014 Credits: 2

Mode of assessment

Literature examination in a faculty examination or participation in introduction.

Literature:

Complete one of the following, 2 ECTS credits each:
a)
  • Plato: 3 dialogues of the following: Gorgias, Phaedo, Phaedrus, The Symposium, Kriton
b)
  • Aristotle: Ethica Nikomachea
c)
  • Hobbes T: Leviathan, parts I and II
d)
  • Descartes: Meditationes de Prima Philosophia (Meditations on First Philosophy)

e)

  • Locke J: Second treatise of government and Mill J S: On Liberty
f)
  • Rousseau J-J: Du contrat social
g)
  • Kant I: Prolegomena.

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Kf131 Introduction to Ethics
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Kf131 Introduction to Ethics
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Kf131 Introduction to Ethics

Kf131 Introduction to Ethics

Code: 710133 Credits: 3

Objectives

The aim is to present principal concepts, problems and theories in ethics.

Mode of assessment

Lecture course with an examination (in Finnish or Swedish), or a written report on a theme using sources agreed with the supervisor, or a book examination in a faculty examination.

Literature:

Additional reading for the Finnish lecture course:
  • Häyry M: Hyvä elämä ja oikea käytös.

Literature for literature examination. Complete both a and b:

a)
  • Norman R: The Moral Philosophers (2th ed.)

b) Complete one of the following:

  • Shafer-Landau R: Whatever Happened to Good and Evil
  • Rachels J: The Elements of Moral Philosophy (4th or later ed.)

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Kf132 Introduction to Social Philosophy
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Kf132 Introduction to Social Philosophy
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Kf132 Introduction to Social Philosophy

Kf132 Introduction to Social Philosophy

Code: 710134 Credits: 3

Objectives

The aim is to present principal concepts, problems and theories in social philosophy.

Mode of assessment

Lecture course with an examination (in Finnish or Swedish), or a written report on a theme using sources agreed with the supervisor, or a book examination in a faculty examination.

Literature:

Additional reading for the Finnish lecture course:
  • Häyry M: Ihannevaltio.
Literature for the literature examination:
  • Christman J: Social and Political Philosophy: A Contemporary Introduction.

Courses

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Kf140 Introduction to the Philosophy of Social Science (71002)
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Kf140 Introduction to the Philosophy of Social Science (71002)
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Kf140 Introduction to the Philosophy of Social Science (71002)

Kf140: Introduction to the Philosophy of Social Science (71002)

Code: 71002 Credits: 3

Objectives

The aim is to present the principal concepts and central schools in the philosophy of science and the philosophy of the social sciences.

Mode of assessment

Lecture course with an examination (in Finnish or Swedish), or a written report on a theme using sources agreed with the supervisor, or a book examination in a faculty examination

Literature:

Additional reading for the Finnish lecture course:

  • Raatikainen P: Ihmistieteet ja filosofia.

Literature for the literture examination: Complete both a and b:

a)
  • Chalmers A: What is this thing called science?, chapters 1-9, 14-15 (3rd ed.)
b)
  • Fay B: Contemporary Philosophy of Social Science: A Multicultural Approach

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P4 Introduction to Epistemology
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P4 Introduction to Epistemology
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P4 Introduction to Epistemology

Fte140 Introduction to Epistemology

Code: 403089 Credits: 3
Note! This study unit is to be completed according to theoretical philosophy study guide.

Mode of assessment

Lecture course with an examination (in Finnish or Swedish), or a written report on a theme using sources agreed with the supervisor, or a book examination in Faculty of Arts’ faculty examination for Basic Studies.

Literature:

Complete either option a) or b):

a)

  • Lammenranta M: Tietoteoria
b)
  • Bonjour L: Epistemology: Classical Problems and Responses

Courses

  • Johdatus tieto-oppiin >> 2
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P7 Introduction to Logic
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P7 Introduction to Logic

Fte170 Introduction to Logic

Code: 403092 Credits: 5
Note! This study unit is to be completed according to theoretical philosophy study guide.

Objectives

An introduction to elements of formal logic including propositional and predicate logic and basic notions of set-theory.

Mode of assessment

Lecture course with an examination (in Finnish or Swedish), or a written report on a theme using sources agreed with the supervisor, or a book examination in Faculty of Arts’ faculty examination for Basic Studies.

Literature:

Complete either option a) or b):
a)
  • Miettinen S K: Logiikka - perusteet. (2nd or later ed.)
b)
  • Barwise J & J Etchemendy J: Language, Proof and Logic, chapters 1-9.

Courses

  • Johdatus logiikkaan >> 1 2
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Intermediate Studies in Social and Moral Philosophy, Kf210-Kf290

Intermediate Studies Kf210-Kf290

Code: 71000 Credits: väh. 54

Content

Intermediate Studies in Social and Moral Philosophy, min. 54 credits
  • Study unit Kf210: History of Philosophy, 6-10 credits
  • Study unit Kf220: 20th Century Philosophy, 5-10 credits
  • Study unit Kf230: Ethics, 5-10 credits
  • Study unit Kf240: Social Philosophy, 5-10 credits
  • Study unit Kf250: Scientific Reasoning and Philosophical Argumentation, 5-10 credits
  • Study unit Kf270: Philosophy of the Social Sciences, 5-10 credits
  • Study unit Kf281: Philosophical Methods
  • Study unit Kf282: Seminars I+II, 4+4 credits
  • Study unit Kf283: Labour Market Orientation, 1 credit
  • Study unit Kf290: Bachelor's Thesis, 6 credits

All major students complete the obligatory seminars (Kf280) and thesis (Kf290) and at least 5-6 credits in study units Kf210-Kf270 (the obligatory parts). In addition, the students complete also one or two supplementary study units so that the total number of credits in intermediate studies is at least 54 credits.

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Kf210 History of Philosophy

Kf210 History of Philosophy

Code: 71131 Credits: 6 - 10

Objectives

The study unit presents a relatively wide account of the history of philosophy, beginning with the pre Socratics and ending in the 20th century. In addition the student can concentrate on one main philosophical line of thought in the history of philosophy.

Prerequisites

Kf110 and Kf120.

Mode of assessment

Lecture courses with examinations, and/or a written report on a theme using sources agreed with the supervisor and/or book examination in faculty examination.

Literature:

Compulsory part, 6 credits:
a)
  • Kenny A: New History of Western Philosophy, volumes I-IV (Vol I: Ancient Philosophy; Vol II: Medieval Philosophy; Vol III: The Rise of Modern Philosophy; Vol IV: Philosophy in the Modern World). It is recommended that the books are taken in two separate faculty examinations (I & II and III & IV).

Supplementary literature, see the subunit Kf210 History of Philosophy, Supplementary part

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Intermediate Studies in Social and Moral Philosophy, Kf210-Kf290 »
Kf210 History of Philosophy »
Kf210 History of Philosophy, Supplementary part
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Kf210 History of Philosophy, Supplementary part

Kf210 History of Philosophy, Supplementary part

Code: 71031 Credits: 2 - 4

Objectives

The study unit presents a relatively wide account of the history of philosophy, beginning with the pre Socratics and ending in the 20th century. In addition the student can concentrate on one main philosophical line of thought in the history of philosophy.

Prerequisites

Kf110 and Kf120, Kf210 compulsory part.

Mode of assessment

Lecture courses with examinations, and/or a written report on a theme using sources agreed with the supervisor and/or book examination in faculty examination.

Literature:

The lecture course or faculty examination can be supplemented by one or more of the following options b-d:

b)
  • Tenkku J: Vanhan- ja keskiajan moraalifilosofian historia (2 credits)
c)
  • Hampsher-Monk I: A history of Modern Political Thought (4 credits)
d)
  • Annas J: The Morality of Happiness (2 credits).
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Kf220 20th Century Philosophy
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Kf220 20th Century Philosophy

Kf220 20th Century Philosophy

Code: 71132 Credits: 5 - 10

Objectives

The aim is to present the main lines of thought in contemporary philosophy as well as their development and relationship with each other.

Prerequisites

Study units Kf110, Kf120, Kf140 and P7.

Mode of assessment

Lecture courses and examination and/or a written report on a theme using sources agreed with the supervisor and/or book examination in a faculty examination

Literature:

Compulsory part, 5 credits. Complete both options a) and b):

a) Complete one of the following books:
  • Baldwin T: Contemporary Philosophy: Philosophy in English since 1945 (3 credits)
  • Niiniluoto I & Saarinen E (eds): Nykyajan filosofia (3 credits)
b) Complete one of the following books:
  • Kearney R: Modern Movements in European Philosophy (2 credits)
  • Moran D: Introduction to Phenomenology (2 credits).

For supplementary readings, please see the subunit Kf220 20th Century Philosophy, Supplementary part.

Subunits

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Intermediate Studies in Social and Moral Philosophy, Kf210-Kf290 »
Kf220 20th Century Philosophy »
Kf220 20th Century Philosophy, Supplementary part
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Kf220 20th Century Philosophy, Supplementary part

Kf220 20th Century Philosophy, Supplementary part

Code: 71035 Credits: 1 - 5

Objectives

The aim is to present the main lines of thought in contemporary philosophy as well as their development and relationship with each other.

Prerequisites

Kf110, Kf120, Kf140 and P7, Kf220 compulsory part.

Mode of assessment

Lecture courses and examination and/or a written report on a theme using sources agreed with the supervisor and/or book examination in a faculty examination

Literature:

The lecture course or faculty examination can be supplemented by one or more of the following options c-f:

c)
either
  • Kearney R: Modern Movements in European Philosophy
or
  • Moran D: Introduction to Phenomenology (if not completed earlier, 2 credits)
d)
  • Salmela M: Suomalaisen kulttuurifilosofian vuosisata (3 credits)

e)

  • Soames S: Philosophical Analysis in the Twentieth Century I: The Dawn of Analysis (2 credits)
f)
  • Soames S: Philosophical Analysis in the Twentieth Century II: The Age of Meaning (2 credits).
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Kf230 Ethics
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Kf230 Ethics
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Kf230 Ethics

Kf230 Ethics

Code: 71133 Credits: 5 - 10

Objectives

The aim is to present the principal concepts, problems and traditions in normative ethics, as well as value and norm theories and their practical applications.

Prerequisites

Study units Kf110, Kf120 and Kf131

Mode of assessment

Lecture courses with examinations, and/or a written report on a theme using sources agreed with the supervisor and/or book examination in a faculty examination.

Literature:

Compulsory part, 5 credits:
Complete both a and b:
a)
  • Timmons M: Moral Theory (3 credits)
b)
  • Darwall S: Philosophical Ethics (2 credits).

For supplementary readings, please see the subunit Kf230 Ethics, Supplementary part.

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Kf230 Ethics »
Kf230 Ethics, Supplementary part
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Kf230 Ethics, Supplementary part

Kf230 Ethics, Supplementary part

Code: 71033 Credits: 1 - 5

Objectives

The aim is to present the principal concepts, problems and traditions in normative ethics, as well as value and norm theories and their practical applications.

Prerequisites

Kf110, Kfl20 and Kfl31, Kf230 compulsory part.

Mode of assessment

Lecture courses with examinations, and/or a written report on a theme using sources agreed with the supervisor and/or book examination in a faculty examination.

Literature:

The lecture course or faculty examination can be supplemented by one or more of the following options c-i:

c)
  • Blackburn S: Ruling Passions (2 credits)
d)
  • Critchley S: Ethics of Deconstruction: Derrida and Levinas (2 credits)
e) complete both:
  • Hooker B: Ideal Code, Real World
  • Häyry M: Mahdollisimman monen onnellisuus (3 credits)
f)
  • MacIntyre A: After Virtue (2 credits)
g)
  • Madison G & Fairbarn M: The Ethics of Postmodernity: Current Trends in Continental Thought (2 credits)

h)

  • Miller A: An Introduction to Contemporary Metaethics (2 credits)

i)

  • Smith M: The Moral Problem (2 credits).

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Kf240 Social Philosophy
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Kf240 Social Philosophy
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Kf240 Social Philosophy

Kf240 Social Philosophy

Code: 71134 Credits: 5 - 10

Objectives

The principal concepts, central traditions of thought and their main representatives, ideologies and argumentation in social philosophy are examined in the study unit.

Prerequisites

Study units Kf110, Kf120 and Kf132

Mode of assessment

Lecture courses with examinations, and/or a written report on a theme using sources agreed with the supervisor and/or book examination in a faculty examination

Literature:

Compulsory work, 3 credits:
a)
  • Kymlicka W: Contemporary political philosophy: An introduction (2nd revised ed.)

The lecture course or faculty examination should be supplemented by one or more of the following options b-g:

b)
  • Conway D: Classical Liberalism. The Unvanquished Ideal (2 credits)
c)
  • Feinberg J: The Moral Limits of the Criminal Law, Vol 1: Harm to Others (4 credits)
d)
  • Hoy D C & McCarthy T: Critical Theory (2 credits)

e)

  • Kymlicka W: Politics in the Vernacular: Nationalism, Multiculturalism, and Citizenship (2 credits)
f)
  • MacIntyre A: Whose Justice? Which Rationality? (2 credits)

g)

  • Rawls J: Justice as Fairness: A Restatement (2nd revised edition, ed. E Kelly, 2 credits).

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Kf240 Social Philosophy »
Kf240 Social Philosophy, Supplementary part
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Kf240 Social Philosophy, Supplementary part

Kf240 Social Philosophy, Supplementary part

Code: 71034 Credits: 1 - 5

Objectives

The principal concepts, central traditions of thought and their main representatives, ideologies and argumentation in social philosophy are examined in the study unit.

Prerequisites

Kf110, Kf120 and Kf132, Kf240 obligatory part.

Mode of assessment

Lecture courses with examinations, and/or a written report on a theme using sources agreed with the supervisor and/or book examination in a faculty examination

Literature:

The lecture course or faculty examination can be supplemented by one or more of the following options b-g:

b)
  • Conway D: Classical Liberalism. The Unvanquished Ideal (2 credits)
c)
  • Feinberg J: The Moral Limits of the Criminal Law, Vol 1: Harm to Others (4 credits)
d)
  • Hoy D C & McCarthy T: Critical Theory (2 credits)

e)

  • Kymlicka W: Politics and the Vernacular. Nationalism, Multiculturalism and Citizenship (2 credits)
f)
  • MacIntyre A: Whose Justice? Which Rationality? (2 credits)

g)

  • Rawls J: Justice as Fairness: A Restatement (2nd revised edition, ed. E Kelly, 2 credits).
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Kf250 Scientific Reasoning and Philosophical Argumentation

Kf250 Scientific Reasoning and Philosophical Argumentation

Code: 71151 Credits: 5 - 10

Objectives

Scientific concepts and theories, as well as scientific inference and explanation are examined. The student is introduced to practical application of logic in argumentation and/or predicate calculus, set-theory and the philosophy of logic.

Prerequisites

Study units Kf110 and P7.

Mode of assessment

Lecture courses with examinations, and/or a written report on a theme using sources agreed with the supervisor and/or book examination in a faculty examination

Literature:

The literature (minimum 5 credits) is to be completed in the same faculty examination so that at least one book is from the part a-f (Argumentation) and at least one book from the part g-i (Scientific Reasoning):

Argumentation:
a)
  • Engel P: The Norm of Truth (3 credits)
b)
  • Haack S: Philosophy of Logics (2 credits)

c)

  • Kakkuri-Knuuttila M-L (ed.): Argumentti ja kritiikki (3 credits)

d)

  • Rantala W ja Virtanen A: Johdatus modaalilogiikkaan, p. 5–227 (2credits)

e)

  • Suppes P: Introduction to Logic (3 credits)

f)

  • Walton D M: Pragmatic Theory of Fallacy (2 credits).

Scientific Reasoning:

g)

  • Giere R N & Bickle J & Mauldi R: Understanding Scientific Reasoning (5th revised ed., 3 credits)
h)
  • Niiniluoto I: Tieteellinen päättely ja selittäminen (3 credits)
i)
  • Pera M: The Discourses of Science (2 credits).

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Kf270 Philosophy of the Social Sciences
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Kf270 Philosophy of the Social Sciences

Kf270 Philosophy of the Social Sciences

Code: 71153 Credits: 5 - 10

Objectives

The study unit concentrates on the nature of human action and on the formation of concepts and theories in social sciences.

Prerequisites

Study units Kf110, Kf131, Kf132 and Kf140.

Mode of assessment

Lecture course with an examination, and/or a written report on a theme using sources agreed with the supervisor and/or book examination in a faculty examination.

Literature:

Compulsory book:
a)
  • Kincaid H: Philosophical Foundations of the Social Sciences (2 credits).

With the compulsory book, complete at least 3 more credits of the following options b-k:

b)

  • Kiikeri M ja Ylikoski P: Tiede tutkimuskohteena: filosofinen johdatus tieteentutkimukseen (1 credit)

c)

  • Audi R: The Architecture of Reason: The Structure and Substance of Rationality (2 credits)

d)

  • Bernstein R J: Beyond Objectivism and Relativism (2 credits)

e)

  • Giere R N: Explaining Science (3 credits)
f)
  • Gilbert M: On Social Facts (3 credits)
g)
  • Henderson D: Interpretation and Explanation in the Human Science (3 credits)

h)

  • Laland K ja Brown G: Sense and Nonsense: Evolutionary Perspectives on Human Behavior (2 credits)

i)

  • Mele A: The Philosophy of Action (2 credits)

j)

  • Pettit P: The Common Mind, p. 1–283 (3 credits)

k)

  • Searle J: The Construction of Social Reality (2 credits).

Subunits

Courses

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Bachelor´s Degree »
Intermediate Studies in Social and Moral Philosophy, Kf210-Kf290 »
Kf270 Philosophy of the Social Sciences »
Kf270 Philosophy of the Social Sciences, Supplementary part
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Social and Moral Philosophy as a Minor Subject »
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Kf270 Philosophy of the Social Sciences, Supplementary part

Kf270 Philosophy of the Social Sciences, Supplementary part

Code: 71053 Credits: 1 - 5

Objectives

The study unit concentrates on the nature of human action and on the formation of concepts and theories in social sciences.

Prerequisites

Kf110, Kf131, Kf132 and Kf140, Kf270 common part.

Mode of assessment

Lecture courses with examinations, and/or a written report on a theme using sources agreed with the supervisor and/or book examination in a faculty examination

Literature:

The students can supplement the compulsory part by completing one or more of the following books b-k:

b)

  • Kiikeri M ja Ylikoski P: Tiede tutkimuskohteena: filosofinen johdatus tieteentutkimukseen (1 credit)
c)
  • Audi R: The Architecture of Reason: The Structure and Substance of Rationality (2 credits)
d)
  • Bernstein R J: Beyond Objectivism and Relativism (2 credits)

e)

  • Giere R N: Explaining Science (3 credits)

f)

  • Gilbert M: On Social Facts (3 credits)
g)
  • Henderson D: Interpretation and Explanation in the Human Science (3 credits)

h)

  • Laland K ja Brown G: Sense and Nonsense: Evolutionary Perspectives on Human Behavior (2 credits)
i)
  • Mele A: The Philosophy of Action (2 credits)
j)
  • Pettit P: The Common Mind, p. 1–283 (3 credits)

k)

  • Searle J: The Construction of Social Reality (2 credits).
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Kf281 Seminars: Proficiency Test
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Kf281 Seminars: Proficiency Test
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Kf281 Seminars: Proficiency Test

Kf281 Seminars: Proficiency Test

Code: 71003

Objectives

The aim of the course is to familiarize the student with the practises of philosophical writing, for example, philosophical argumentation and the use of source materials.

Prerequisites

Basic studies.

Mode of assessment

Lecture course and exercises and book examination in a faculty examination. The study unit should be completed before enrolment to the first seminar.

Literature:

  • Rosenberg J F: The Practice of Philosophy (3 eller nyare ed.).
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Kf280 Seminars I+II
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Kf280 Seminars I+II
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Kf280 Seminars I+II

Kf282 Seminars

Code: 71154 Credits: 4 - 8
Major subject students complete two seminars, each 4 credits.

Those who study social and moral philosophy as a minor subject and those who study philosophy of values and world views, complete only one seminar.

Objectives

The aim of the seminar is to familiarize the student with the practises of scientific discussion and philosophical writing.

Prerequisites

  • Basic studies
  • Kf281 Seminars: Proficiency Test
  • At least one of study units Kf210-Kf270; the seminar essays should be based on the intermediate studies.

Mode of assessment

  • Active participation in seminar work during one or two terms (two for major students, only one term for minor students). During the seminar each student writes an essay, 10-15 pages, and acts as an opponent.
  • The students majoring in philosophy start writing their Bachelor's thesis during the second term. These students submit one of the two accepted seminar essays to Faculty's International Relations Officer for language revision thus completing the so called Preparatory Essay for the Bachelor's Degree. If the essay is not acceptable the essay must be corrected under the guidance of the language examiner.

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Kf283 Orientering till arbetslivet

Kf283: Labour Market Orientation

Code: 71408 Credits: 1
Only for students majoring in Social and Moral Philosophy

Objectives

The aim of the course is to familiarize international degree students of the Faculty with Finnish labour market. Students will learn what kind of careers graduates of the Faculty have followed. The course will also offer practical advice for job hunting in Finland. The ultimate objective of the course is to help the students in the planning of their own studies and career.

Mode of assessment

Active participation in Labour Market Orientation Course organised by Faculty of Social Sciences

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Kf290 Bachelor’s Thesis

Kf290 Bachelor’s Thesis

Code: 71054 Credits: 6

Objectives

The aim of the Bachelor's thesis is to familiarise students in independent research, methods of philosophy, argumentation, the use of source material and scientific writing.

Prerequisites

Seminars Kf280.

Mode of assessment

The thesis is an essay of 25-35 pages which is based on a seminar paper that has been previously approved (in seminar Kf282). Writing of the Bachelor's thesis is mainly independent work supported by seminars and study groups. The topic of the thesis and the working plan are discussed with the teacher during the seminars. During the writing of the thesis students should also regularly consult the thesis supervisor.

In principle, the thesis can be submitted to the Department at any time but the language revision should be already completed: The students are expected to submit the seminar paper or a short section from their Bachelor's thesis (10-15 pages) for language revision, before they can graduate, and this should be taken care of simultaneously with the participation to the seminar. The text (or so called practice essay) is to be sent in electronic format to the International Coordinator, who will forward it to the person in charge of the language check-up. For more information, contact the Foreign Students' Adviser.

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Master´s Degree

Code: 71070 Credits: 120
The Master's Degree in Philosophy requires 120 credits:
  • Master’s Studies in Philosophy, including Master’s thesis, min. 85 credits
  • Other Minor Subject Studies (Elective Studies), 0-35 credits.

Subunits

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Major Subject Studies

Advanced Studies in Social and Moral Philosophy

Credits: 85 - 120

Content

Master’s Studies in Social and Moral Philosophy, min. 85 credits
  • Study unit Kf310: Research Plan Seminar, 5 credits
  • Study unit Kf320: Philosophical Classics, 5 credits
  • Study unit Kf330: Specialisation Studies, 20 credits
  • Study unit Kf340: Advanced Seminars, 5+5 credits
  • Study unit Kf350: Practical Training, 5 credits
  • Study unit Kf360: Master's Thesis, 40 credits
  • other freely chosen studies in Philosophy (in advanced level).

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Kf310 Research Plan Seminar and Personal Study Plan

Kf310 Research Plan Seminar

Code: 71058 Credits: 5

Objectives

The aim is to provide assistance in choosing a topic for the Master's thesis and to work out a preparatory research plan for the thesis.

Prerequisites

Study unit Kf290 or a BA-level degree.

Mode of assessment

The seminar work includes writing a subject outline, specifying of question setting and working out a research plan for the Master’s thesis. For more information, contact the Foreign Students' Adviser.

Literature:

  • Hakala J: Creative thesis writing : A guide to development and research
  • Martinich A: Philosophical writing: An introduction.

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Kf320 Philosophical Classics

Kf320 Philosophical Classics

Code: 71402 Credits: 5

Objectives

The aim is introduce some ancient or contemporary classic work or tradition of thought in the field of practical philosophy.

Prerequisites

Study unit Kf210.

Mode of assessment

Lecture course with an examination, and/or a written report on a theme using sources agreed with the supervisor and/or book examination in a faculty examination.

Literature:

Complete one of the following options a-t, approximately 5 credits each. Other books can be chosen with the consent of the supervisor. NB! Consult your supervisor for the choice of books.

a)
  • Plato: Politeia, and
  • either Irwin T: Plato's ethics, or Gould J: The development of Plato's ethics
b)
  • Aristotle: Ethica Nicomakhea, and
  • either Hardie W F R: Aristotle's ethical theory or Rorty A O (ed.): Essays on Aristotle's ethics
c)
  • Thomas Aquinas: Summa theologiae and
  • Ullman W: Medieval political thought
d)
  • selected chapters of Lerner R & Madhi M (eds): Medieval political philosophy: A sourcebook and
  • Ullman W: Medieval political thought
e)
  • Hobbes T: Leviathan, and
  • Johnston D: The Rhetoric of Leviathan
f)
  • Locke J: Two treatises of government (ed. Laslett), and
  • e.g. Schochet G J: Life, liberty and property or Lloyd Thomas D A: Routledge philosophy guidebook to Locke on government
g)
  • Spinoza B: Ethica, and
  • selected chapters of Kashap S P (ed.): Studies in Spinoza
h)
  • Either Hume D: Enquiry concerning the principles of morals, or Hume D: Treatise of human nature, book III, and
  • either Chappell V C (ed.): Hume, or Miller D: Philosophy and Ideology in Hume's Political Thought
i)
  • SelbyBigge L A (ed.): British Moralists, and
  • Willey B: The English Moralists
j)
  • Rousseau J-J: Du contrat social, and
  • either Durkheim E: Montesquieu and Rousseau, or Masters R D: The political philosophy of Rousseau
k)
  • Kant I: Critik der praktischen Vernunft; and
  • either Kant I: Grundlegung zur Metaphysik der Sitten, or Kant I: Lectures on ethics;
  • read also one of the following: Beck L W: A Commentary of Kant's Critique of Practical Reason, or Timmermann J: Kants’ Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals: A Commentary, or Walker R: Kant and the Moral Law
l)
  • Hegel G W F: Grundlinien der Philosophie des Rechts, and
  • either Avineri S: Hegel's theory of the modern state, or Pelczynski Z A (ed.): Hegel's political philosophy
m)
  • Bentham J: An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation, or Mill J S: Utilitarianism, and also
  • either Rosen F: Classical Utilitarianism from Hume to Mill, or Crisp R: Routledge Philosophy Guidebook to Mill's Utilitarianism
n)
  • Elster J: Making sense of Marx, and
  • either Marx K: Ökonomisch-philosophische Manuskripte 1844, or Marx K: Das Kapital I
o)
  • Moore G E: Principia Ethica, and
  • Schilpp P A (ed.): The philosophy of G E Moore (parts II: 1-6 and III: 1)
p)
  • Wittgenstein L: Philosophische Untersuchungen, and
  • Wittgenstein L: “Lecture on ethics” (in Philosophical Review Jan. 1965);
  • read also Kannisto H: “Miksi Wittgenstein (lähes) vaikeni etiikasta?” (in Tiede ja edistys 3/89, pp. 213-218) and Pitkin H F: Wittgenstein and justice
q)
  • Horkheimer M & Adorno T: Dialektik der Aufklärung, and
  • either Schmidt A: Die Idee der kritischen Theorie, or Held D: Introduction to critical theory
r)
  • Nietzsche F: Jenseits von Gut und Böse and
  • e.g. Bernstein J A: Nietzsche's moral philosophy, or Nehamas A: Nietzsche: Life as literature
s)
  • Heidegger M Sein und Zeit and
  • Kisiel T: The Genesis of Heidegger's “Being and time”.
t)
  • Sidgwick H: Methods of Ethics and
  • Schneewind J B: Sidgwick's Ethics and Victorian Moral Philosophy.

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Kf330 Specialisation Studies in Social and Moral Philosophy

Kf330 Specialisation Studies

Code: 71403 Credits: 5 - 20

Objectives

This study unit will involve a close study and careful appraisal of two areas of specialisation chosen from the following options a-m.
  • Kf330a) Normative Ethics
  • Kf330b) Metaethics
  • Kf330c) Applied Ethics
  • Kf330d) Philosophical Aesthetics and Philosophy of Culture
  • Kf330e) Social Philosophy
  • Kf330f) History of Social and Moral Philosophy
  • Kf330g) Philosophy of History and the Study of Ideas
  • Kf330h) Philosophy of Law
  • Kf330i) Philosophy and Pedagogics
  • Kf330j) Philosophy of Science
  • Kf330k) Science and Technology Studies
  • Kf330l) Philosophy of the Social Sciences
  • Kf330m) Advanced Studies in Formal Methods and Their Foundations in the Social Sciences

Students are encouraged to discuss their own topics of interest with their supervisors and to suggest other books in addition to those recommended.

Mode of assessment

Lecture courses with examinations, and/or a written report on a theme using sources agreed with the supervisor and/or faculty examination and/or other mode of performance agreed with the supervisor.

Literature:

3 4 books from the two chosen areas of specialisation. Other books can be chosen with the consent of the supervisor. NB! Consult your supervisor for the choice of books.

Subunits

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Kf330a) Normative Ethics

a) Normative Ethics

Code: 71020

Literature:

3-4 books from the two chosen areas of specialisation. Other books can be chosen with the consent of the supervisor. NB! Consult your supervisor for the choice of books.

  • Appiah K A: Experiments in Ethics
  • Scheffler S (toim.): Consequentialism and Its Critics
  • Dancy J: Ethics without Principles
  • Stratton-Lake P (toim.): Ethical Intuitionism
  • Foucault M: Ethics, Subjectivity and truth (s. 109-328; ranskaksi kokoelmassa Dits et Ecrits IV) sekä O’Leary T: Foucault and the Art of Ethics
  • Griffin J: Well-being. Its Meaning, Measurement and Moral Importance
  • Hare R M: Moral Thinking
  • Herman B: The Practice of Moral Judgement
  • Hursthouse R: On Virtue Ethics
  • Korsgaard C M: Creating the Kingdom of Ends
  • Parfit D: Reasons and Persons
  • Ross W D: The Right and the Good
  • Scanlon T: What We Owe to Each Other
  • Scheffler S: Human Morality
  • Crisp R & Slote M (toim.): Virtue Ethics
  • Williams B: Ethics and the Limits of Philosophy.
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Kf330b) Metaethics

b) Meta Ethics

Code: 71032

Literature:

3-4 books from the two chosen areas of specialisation. Other books can be chosen with the consent of the supervisor. NB! Consult your supervisor for the choice of books.

  • Brink D: Moral Realism and the Foundations of Ethics
  • Dancy J: Moral Reasons
  • Dennett D: Elbow Room: Varieties of Free Will Worth Wanting
  • Sayre-McCord G (toim.): Essays on Moral Realism
  • Cullity G & Gaut B (toim.): Ethics and Practical Reason
  • Gibbard A: Wise Choices, Apt Feelings
  • Gibbard A: Thinking How to Live
  • Mackie J L: Ethics, Inventing Right and Wrong
  • Shafer-Landau R: Moral Realism
  • Sinnott-Armstrong W: Moral Skepticisms
  • Timmons M: Morality without Foundations
  • Wallace R J: Responsibility and Moral Sentiments
  • von Wright G H: The Varieties of Goodness.
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Kf330c) Applied Ethics

c) Applied Ethics

Code: 71029

Literature:

3-4 books from the two chosen areas of specialisation. Other books can be chosen with the consent of the supervisor. NB! Consult your supervisor for the choice of books.

  • Airaksinen T: 'Mitä on käytännöllinen etiikka' (Ajatus 40, 1983, s. 87–99)
  • Airaksinen T (toim.): Ammattien ja ansaitsemisen etiikka
  • Attfield R: Environmental Ethics: An Overview for the Twenty-first Century
  • Cullity G: The Moral Demands of Affluence
  • Dyson A & Harris J (toim.): Ethics and Biotechnology
  • Chadwick R (toim.): Ethics and the Professions
  • Harris J & Holm S (toim.): The Future of Human Reproduction
  • Glover J: Causing Death and Saving Lives
  • Hargrove E: Foundations of Environmental Ethics
  • Häyry H: Individual Liberty and Medical Control
  • Häyry H: The Limits of Medical Paternalism
  • Häyry M & Häyry H: Rakasta, kärsi ja unhoita
  • Häyry M: Liberal Utilitarianism and Applied Ethics
  • Häyry M: 'Mitä on soveltava etiikka?' (Ajatus 44, 1987, s. 162–175)
  • Kilpi J: The Ethics of Bankruptcy
  • Primoratz I: Ethics and Sex
  • Rachels J: The End of Life: Euthanasia and Morality
  • Airaksinen T (toim): Tekniikka, luovuus, onnellisuus
  • Oksanen M & Rauhala-Hayes M (toim.): Ympäristöfilosofia.
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Kf330d) Philosophical Aesthetics and Philosophy of Culture

d) Philosophical Aesthetics and Philosophy of Culture

Code: 71021

Literature:

3-4 books from the two chosen areas of specialisation. Other books can be chosen with the consent of the supervisor. NB! Consult your supervisor for the choice of books.

  • Lamarque P & Olson S H (toim.): Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art: The Analytic Tradition
  • Arendt H: Vita Activa
  • Neill A & Ridley A (toim.): Arguing about Art (2. painos)
  • Beardsley M C: Aesthetics from Classical Greece to the Present
  • Bell R: Understanding African Philosophy
  • Benhabib S: The Claims of Culture: Equality and Diversity in the Global Era
  • Butler J: Gender Trouble: Feminism and the Subversion of Identity
  • Cassirer E: An Essay on Man
  • Danto A: Transfiguration of the Commonplace
  • Davies S: Musical Works & Performances
  • Gatens M: Feminism and Philosophy: Kant to Nietzsche
  • Goodman N: Languages of Art
  • Habermas J: The Philosophical Discourse of Modernity
  • Häyry M & Häyry H: Taide, tunne ja turmelus
  • Okin S M: Women in Western Political Thought
  • Lammenranta M & Haapala A (toim.): Taide ja filosofia
  • Taylor C: Sources of the Self. The Making of the Modern Identity
  • Walton K L: Mimesis as Make-Believe.

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Kf330e) Social Philosophy

e) Social Philosophy

Code: 71023

Literature:

3-4 books from the two chosen areas of specialisation. Other books can be chosen with the consent of the supervisor. NB! Consult your supervisor for the choice of books.

  • Airaksinen T: Ethics of Coercion and Authority: A Philosophical Study of Social Life
  • Barry B: Culture and Equality: An Egalitarian Critique of Multiculturalism
  • Estlund D M: Democratic Authority: A Philosophical Framework
  • Frazer E: The Problems of Communitarian Politics
  • Gray J: Beyond the New Right. Markets, Government and the Common Environment
  • Habermas J: Inclusion of the Other
  • Honneth A: The Struggle for Recognition
  • Ivison D: Postcolonial Liberalism
  • Kekes J: A Case for Conservatism ja Kekes J: Against Liberalism
  • Kernohan A: Liberalism, Equality, and Cultural Oppression
  • Nozick R: Anarchy, State, and Utopia
  • Pettit P: Republicanism
  • Rawls J: Theory of Justice ja Rawls J: Political Liberalism
  • Sandel M: Liberalism and the Limits of Justice
  • Scanlon T: What We Owe to Each Other
  • Walzer M: Spheres of Justice: A Defence of Pluralism and Equality
  • Young I M: Inclusion and Democracy.

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Kf330f) History of Social and Moral Philosophy

f) History of Social and Moral Philosophy

Code: 71022

Literature:

  • Literature as agreed with the supervisor. For example, see the books mentioned in Study unit Kf320, or e.g. Schneewind J B: The Invention of Autonomy (4 credits).
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Kf330g) Philosophy of History and the Study of Ideas

g) Philosophy of History and the Study of Ideas

Code: 71024

Literature:

3-4 books from the two chosen areas of specialisation. Other books can be chosen with the consent of the supervisor. NB! Consult your supervisor for the choice of books.

  • Collingwood R G: The Idea of History
  • Foucault M: Seksuaalisuuden historia
  • Knuuttila S: Järjen ja tunteen kerrostumat
  • Lovejoy A O: The Great Chain of Being
  • Rorty R, Schneewind J B & Skinner Q (toim.): Philosophy in History
  • Schneewind J B: The Invention of Autonomy: A History of Modern Moral Philosophy
  • Skinner Q: The Foundations of Modern Political Thought I-II
  • Gardiner P (toim.): Theories of History.
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Kf330h) Philosophy of Law

h) Philosophy of Law

Code: 71025

Literature:

3-4 books from the two chosen areas of specialisation. Other books can be chosen with the consent of the supervisor. NB! Consult your supervisor for the choice of books.

  • Bayles M: Principles of Law
  • Coleman J: Risks and Wrongs
  • Donnelly J: Universal Human Rights in Theory and Practice
  • Douzinas C: Postmodern Jurisprudence
  • Dworkin R: Law's Empire
  • Dworkin R: Taking Rights Seriously
  • Smith R & van den Anker C (toim.): The Essentials of Human Rights
  • Feinberg J: The Moral Limits of Criminal Law, I-IV
  • Tontti J, Mäkelä K & Gylling H (toim.): Filosofien oikeus I
  • Tontti J & Mäkelä K (toim.): Filosofien oikeus II
  • Habermas J: Between Facts and Norms
  • Hart H L A: The Concept of Law
  • Kelsen H: Puhdas oikeusoppi
  • Minkkinen P: Thinking without Desire. A First Philosophy of Law
  • Hirvonen A (toim.): Polycentricity - The Multiple Scenes of Law
  • Raz J: The Concept of a Legal System
  • Duff A & Garland D (toim.): A Reader on Punishment
  • Stone J: Human Law and Human Justice
  • Tebbitt M: Philosophy of Law
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Kf330i) Philosophy and Pedagogics

i) Philosophy and Pedagogics

Code: 71007

Literature:

3-4 books from the two chosen areas of specialisation. Other books can be chosen with the consent of the supervisor. NB! Consult your supervisor for the choice of books.

  • Cahn S M: Classic and Contemporary Readings in the Philosophy of Education
  • Callan E: Creating Citizens
  • Kotkavirta J (toim): Filosofia koulunpenkillä: kirjoituksia oppiaineen didaktiikasta
  • Gutek G L: History of the Western Educational Experience
  • Huttunen R: Opettamisen filosofia ja kritiikki
  • Siljander P (toim.): Kasvatus ja sivistys
  • Locke J: Muutamia mietteitä kasvatuksesta
  • McClellan J: Philosophy of Education
  • Airaksinen T & Kaalikoski K (toim.): Opin filosofiaa: filosofian opit
  • Oksenberg Rorty A (toim.): Philosophers on Education: Historical Perspectives
  • Platon: Valtio/Lait/Menon sop. muk.
  • Rousseau J-J: Émile eli kasvatuksesta
  • Siegel H: Educating Reason: Rationality, Critical Thinking and Education
  • Siitonen A: Ajattelu ja argumentointi
  • Synthese, Vol 51/1 (An International Journal for Epistemology, Methodology and Philosophy of Science): Questions in the Philosophy of Education.
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Kf330j) Philosophy of Science

j) Philosophy of Science

Code: 71026

Literature:

Huom! Kirjallisuudesta ja esseiden aiheista on aina sovittava kuulustelijan kanssa etukäteen.

  • Sintonen M (toim.): Biologian filosofian näkökulmia
  • Hacking I: Representing and Intervening
  • Hempel C G: Aspects of Scientific Explanation
  • Humphreys P: The Chances of Explanation
  • Kitcher P: The Advancement of Science
  • Mayo D: Error and the Growth of Experimental Knowledge
  • Hull D & Ruse M (toim.): The Philosophy of Biology
  • Ruben D-H: Explaining Explanation
  • Salmon W: Causality and Explanation
  • Salmon W: Four Decades of Scientific Explanation
  • Sterelny K & Griffiths P E: Sex and Death: An Introduction to Philosophy of Biology
  • Suppe F: The Semantic Conception of Theories and Scientific Realism
  • Tuomela R: Science, Action and Reality.
  • Van Fraassen B: The Scientific Image
  • Wimsatt W: Re-Engineering Philosophy for Limited Beings
  • Woodward J: Making Things Happen: A Theory of Causal Explanation
  • Horwich P (toim.): World Changes ja Kuhn T: The Essential Tension.

Courses

  • Philosophy of Science (POS) Seminar >> 1 2 3 4
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Kf330k) Science and Technology Studies

k) Science and Technology Studies

Code: 71009

Literature:

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Kf330l) Philosophy of the Social Sciences

l) Philosophy of the Social Sciences

Code: 71027

Literature:

3-4 books from the two chosen areas of specialisation. Other books can be chosen with the consent of the supervisor. NB! Consult your supervisor for the choice of books.

  • Turner S & Roth A (toim.): The Blackwell Guide to the Philosophy of the Social Sciences
  • Elster J: Logic and Society
  • Elster J & Hylland A (toim.): Foundations of Social Choice Theory
  • Greenwood J (toim.): The Future of Folk Psychology
  • Gilbert M: Living Together, Rationality, Sociality, and Obligation
  • Koepsell D & Moss L (toim.): John Searle’s Ideas about Social Reality: Extensions, Criticisms and Reconstructions
  • Elster J (toim.): Rational Choice
  • Martin M & McIntyre L (toim.): Readings in the Philosophy of Social Science
  • Ruben D-H: The Metaphysics of the Social World
  • Searle J: Rationality in Action
  • Searle J: Rediscovery of the Mind
  • Tuomela R: The Philosophy of Social Practices: A Collective Acceptance View
  • Tuomela R: The Philosophy of Society
  • Ullmann-Margalit E: The Emergence of Norms.

Courses

  • Philosophy of Science (POS) Seminar >> 1 2 3 4
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Kf330m) Advanced Studies in Formal Methods and Their Foundations in the Social Sciences

m) Formal Methods and their Foundations in the Social Sciences

Code: 71028

Literature:

3-4 books from the two chosen areas of specialisation. Other books can be chosen with the consent of the supervisor. NB! Consult your supervisor for the choice of books.

  • Hilpinen R (toim.): Deontic Logic
  • Elster J: Ulysses and the Sirens
  • Gintis H: Game Theory Evolving
  • Harsanyi J: Essays on Ethics, Social Behavior and Scientific Explanation
  • Kreps D: Game Theory and Economic Modeling
  • Bicchieri C et al (toim.): The Logic of Strategy
  • Sen A: Collective Choice and Social Welfare
  • Skyrms B: The Dynamics of Rational Deliberation
  • Hargreaves Heap S et al (toim): The Theory of Choice: A Critical Guide.
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Kf340 Advanced Seminars

Kf340 Advanced Seminars and Preparatory Essay for Master’s Degree

Code: 71401 Credits: 5 - 10

Objectives

The aim of the seminar is to familiarize the student with the practises of scientific discussion and philosophical writing. The work undertaken in advanced seminars is intended to support the writing of the Master's thesis.

Prerequisites

Study unit Kf310.

Mode of assessment

Active participation in seminar work during two terms. Each student writes two seminar essays (both approx. 15 pages) and twice acts as an opponent. One of the two accepted seminar essays must also be submitted to the Faculty's International Relations Officer for language revision (i.e. the so called Preparatory Essay for Master’s Degree). However, this applies only to those students who have not written a preparatory essay for the Bachelor's degree. If the essay is not acceptable it must be corrected under the guidance of the language examiner.

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Kf350 Internship and/or Labour Market Orientation

Kf350 Practical Training

Code: 71409 Credits: 5

Objectives

A degree student of Social and Moral Philosophy has the possibility to complete an internship as part of her/his studies and to apply for a grant from her/his department to cover the internship costs. The Department provides information on training places at public offices, research institutes, etc. Information on vacant training places is available at the Department in the beginning of the Spring term. If a student has found a training place on her own, it can also be included in the advanced studies. For more information, contact the Foreign Students’ Adviser. Alternatively, the student can participate in at least three Labour Market Orientation Course(s) arranged by Faculty of Social Sciences and/or Helsinki University Career services.

Mode of assessment

A training period of at least 3 months in a position agreed upon in advance with the Foreign Students' Adviser and a written report on the training. Alternatively, active participation in at least three Labour Market Orientation Courses and a written report / study diary.

Courses

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Master´s Degree in Social and Moral Philosophy »
Major Subject Studies »
Kf360 Master’sThesis

Kf360 Master’sThesis

Code: 714120 Credits: 40

Objectives

The aim of the Master's thesis is to train students in independent research, methods of philosophy, argumentation, the use of source material and scientific writing.

Prerequisites

Study unit Kf340.

Mode of assessment

Writing of the Master's thesis is mainly independent work supported by advanced seminars and study groups. The topic of the thesis and the working plan should be discussed with the supervisor preferably before the advanced seminars. During the writing of the thesis students should also regularly consult the professor or other thesis supervisor. In principle, the thesis can be submitted to the Faculty at any time but the student must also take a written examination, i.e. the Maturity test, before the thesis is evaluated. The Maturity test is given five times during the academic year and the thesis must be submitted to the Department at least ten days earlier. For more information, contact the Foreign Students' Adviser.
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Master´s Degree in Social and Moral Philosophy »
Elective Studies

Elective Studies

Credits: 0 - 35
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Social and Moral Philosophy as a Minor Subject

Social and Moral Philosophy as a Minor Subject

Content

All students enrolled at the University of Helsinki have the right to complete the Basic and Intermediate studies in Philosophy, no registration is necessary. The Basic studies are the same for major and minor subject students, but the study units Kf250 and Kf283 are voluntary when Social and Moral Philosophy is taken as a Minor Subject. Minor subject students cannot complete study unit Kf290 Bachelor’s thesis. It is also possible to complete a minor studies study block in Master’s Studies in Social and Moral Philosophy. For more information, consult the Foreign Students' Adviser.

Subunits

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Social and Moral Philosophy as a Minor Subject »
Basic Studies (as a Minor Subject)

Basic Studies

Code: 71005 Credits: 25
Basic Studies in Social and Moral Philosophy, 25 credits
  • Study unit Kf110: Introduction to Philosophy, 3 credits
  • Study unit Kf120: Introduction to the History of Philosophy, 5 credits
  • Study unit Kf131: Introduction to Ethics, 3 credits
  • Study unit Kf132: Introduction to Social Philosophy, 3 credits
  • Study unit Kf140: Introduction to the Philosophy of the Social Sciences, 3 credits
  • Study Unit Fte140: Introduction to Epistemology, 3 credits (Faculty of Arts, Dept. of Philosophy)
  • Study unit Fte170: Introduction to Logic, 5 credits (Faculty of Arts, Dept. of Philosophy)

Subunits

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Social and Moral Philosophy as a Minor Subject »
Intermediate Studies (as a Minor Subject)

Intermediate Studies

Code: 71066 Credits: 35
All students enrolled at the University of Helsinki have the right to complete the Basic and Intermediate studies in Philosophy, no registration is necessary. The studies are basically the same for major and minor subject students, but the study units Kf250 and Kf283 are voluntary when the Intermediate Studies in Social and Moral Philosophy is taken as a Minor Subject. Also, minor subject students cannot complete study unit Kf290 Bachelor’s thesis.

Subunits

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Philosophy of Values and World Views

Philosophy of Values and World Views

Subunits

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Philosophy of Values and World Views »
Basic Studies in Philosophy of Values and World View

Basic Studies in Philosophy of Values and World View

Code: 71004

Subunits

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Philosophy of Values and World Views »
Basic Studies in Philosophy of Values and World View »
Luokanopettajan monialaisten opintojen ET-peruskurssi (Soveltavan kasvatustieteen laitos)

Luokanopettajan monialaisten opintojen ET-peruskurssi (Soveltavan kasvatustieteen laitos)

Code: 61586 Credits: 3
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Philosophy of Values and World Views »
Basic Studies in Philosophy of Values and World View »
Introduction to the Philosophy of Science

Introduction to the Philosophy of Science

Code: 403091 Credits: 3

Literature:

Complete either a) or b):
a)
  • Kiikeri M & Ylikoski P: Tiede tutkimuskohteena : filosofinen johdatus tieteentutkimukseen
  • Raatikainen P: Ihmistieteet ja filosofia
b)
  • Klemke ED, Hollinger R & Kline AD (red.): Introductory Reading in the Philosophy of Science
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Philosophy of Values and World Views »
Basic Studies in Philosophy of Values and World View »
Philosophical och historical introduction to scientific world view

Filosofis-historiallinen johdatus tieteelliseen maailmankuvaan

Code: 403237 Credits: 4
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Philosophy of Values and World Views »
Basic Studies in Philosophy of Values and World View »
Uskontotieteen perusteet, 4 op Uskontotieteen laitos

Uskontotieteen perusteet, 4 op Uskontotieteen laitos

Code: 106511 Credits: 4
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Philosophy of Values and World Views »
Basic Studies in Philosophy of Values and World View »
Philosophy of values and world views: introduction to anthropology

Philosophy of values and world views: introduction to anthropology

Code: 758647 Credits: 5

Courses

  • Sosiaali- ja kulttuuriantropologian johdantokurssi >> 1 2 3 4
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Philosophy of Values and World Views »
Subject Studies in Philosophy of Values and World Views

Subject Studies in Philosophy of Values and World Views

Code: 71008 Credits: 35

Subunits

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Philosophy of Values and World Views »
Subject Studies in Philosophy of Values and World Views »
Uskonnot maailmassa, 6 op Uskontotieteen laitReligionerna i världen, 6 sp os

Uskonnot maailmassa, 6 op Uskontotieteen laitos

Code: 404405 Credits: 6
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Philosophy of Values and World Views »
Subject Studies in Philosophy of Values and World Views »
Philosophy of values and world views: Central Themes of Anthropological Research

Philosophy of values and world views: Central Themes of Anthropological Research

Code: 758648 Credits: 7

Literature:

Tiedekuntatenttikirjallisuus:
a) Sahlins, M: Tribesmen

b) Evans-Pritchard, E.E: Witchcraft, Oracles and Magic among the Azande

c) Kluckhohn, C: Navaho Witchcraft

d) Malinowski: Argonauts of the Western Pacific

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Philosophy of Values and World Views »
Subject Studies in Philosophy of Values and World Views »
Uskontoperinteet Suomessa, 3 op Uskontotieteen laitos

Uskontoperinteet Suomessa, 3 op Uskontotieteen laitos

Code: 106530 Credits: 3
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Philosophy of Values and World Views »
Subject Studies in Philosophy of Values and World Views »
Philosophy of values and world views: Anthropological Research Problems

Philosophy of values and world views: Anthropological Research Problems

Code: 758649 Credits: 7
Ansvarig institution: Sociologiska institutionen/ Social- och kulturantropologi
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Science and Technology Studies

Science and Technology Studies

Subunits

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Science and Technology Studies »
Basic Studies

Basic Studies

Code: 71075 Credits: 25

Subunits

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Science and Technology Studies »
Basic Studies »
Tt110 Critical Thinking, Good Argumentation

Tt110 Critical Thinking, Good Argumentation

Code: 710012 Credits: 3 - 5

Subunits

Courses

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Science and Technology Studies »
Basic Studies »
Tt110 Critical Thinking, Good Argumentation »
Social Sciences and Argumentation

Social Sciences and Argumentation

Code: 70100 Credits: 3

Literature:

Choose two of the following for 3 credits:
  • Kakkuri-Knuuttila, M-L. (toim): Argumentti ja kritiikki (2 credits)
  • Niiniluoto, I.: Tieteellinen päättely ja selittäminen (not chapter IV; 1 credit)
  • Giere, R.N.: Understanding Scientific Reasoning (not chapter 3 & 4; 1 credit)
  • Thomson, A.: Critical Reasoning. A Practical Introduction (2 credits)

Courses

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Science and Technology Studies »
Basic Studies »
Tt120 Introduction to Science and Technology Studies

Tt120 Introduction to Science and Technology Studies

Code: 71015 Credits: 5
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Science and Technology Studies »
Basic Studies »
Tt210 Special Topics in Science and Technology Studies
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Science and Technology Studies »
Intermediate Studies »
Tt210 Special Topics in Science and Technology Studies

Special Topics

Code: Tt210 Credits: 12 - 30

Subunits

Courses

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Basic Studies »
Tt210 Special Topics in Science and Technology Studies »
Tt210a) Philosophy of Science and Technology

Tt210 a) Philosophy of Science and Technology

Code: 710015

Courses

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Science and Technology Studies »
Basic Studies »
Tt210 Special Topics in Science and Technology Studies »
Tt210b) Ethics in Science

Tt210 b) Ethics in Science

Code: 710016
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Science and Technology Studies »
Basic Studies »
Tt210 Special Topics in Science and Technology Studies »
Tt210c) History of Science and Technology

Tt210 c) History of Science and Technology

Code: 71017
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Science and Technology Studies »
Basic Studies »
Tt210 Special Topics in Science and Technology Studies »
Tt210d) Technology and Innovation Studies

Tt210 d) Technology and Innovation Studies

Code: 71018
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Science and Technology Studies »
Basic Studies »
Tt210 Special Topics in Science and Technology Studies »
Tt210e) Sociology of Science and Technology

Tt210 e) Sociology of Science and Technology

Code: 710020

Literature:

For example:
  • Brannigan A: The Social Basis of Scientific Discovery
  • Merton R: The Sociology of Science. Theoretical and Empirical Investigations
  • Knorr-Cetina K: Epistemic Cultures: How the Sciences Make Knowledge?
  • Latour B: Science in Action: How to Follow Scientists and Engineers Through Society
  • Fujimura J: Crafting Science: A Sociohistory of the Quest for the Genetics of Cancer
  • De Solla Price D: Little Science, Big Science...and Beyond
  • Segerstråle U: Defenders of the Truth: The Battle for Science in the Sociobiology Debate and Beyond
  • Nelkin D and Lindee M S: The DNA Mystique: The Gene as a Cultural Icon
  • Miettinen R, Tuunainen J, Knuuttila T ja Mattila E: Tieteestä tuotteeksi? Yliopistotutkimus muutosten ristipaineessa
  • either Husu L ja Rolin K (toim.): Tiede, tieto ja sukupuoli
  • or Schiebinger L: Has Feminism Changed Science?
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Science and Technology Studies »
Basic Studies »
Tt210 Special Topics in Science and Technology Studies »
Tt210f) Research of Science and Technology Studies

Tt210f Research of Science and Technology Studies

Code: 710022
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Science and Technology Studies »
Intermediate Studies

Intermediate Studies

Code: 71076 Credits: 35

Subunits

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Science and Technology Studies »
Intermediate Studies »
Tt220 Proseminarium of Science and Technology Studies

Tt220 Proseminarium of Science and Technology Studies

Code: 71037 Credits: 4+1
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Post-graduate Studies

Post-graduate Studies

Content

Post-graduate StudiesAt the postgraduate level there are two degrees. The Licentiate degree is the lower postgraduate degree and can be started when the Master's degree is completed. Participation in a postgraduate seminar and an extensive Licentiate thesis are mandatory for this degree. A doctoral degree is the final, highest postgraduate degree. The candidate is required to write a dissertation and defend it in a public examination. Please contact the Foreign Students' Adviser and Department teaching staff during their consultation hours if you would like further information on your studies in philosophy.

A requirement for all postgraduate applicants is:

  • 1) preliminary research plan, and
  • 2) at least the grade good in the Advanced Studies in Philosophy and at least the grade cum laude approbatur (good knowledge) for the Master's thesis or equivalent knowledge (proof must be presented by the student).

The postgraduate studies involve a close study and careful appraisal of various areas in philosophy. Writing the doctoral thesis is mainly independent work supported by seminars and research groups. During completion of the thesis students should regularly consult the professor or other thesis supervisor. When necessary, teaching is organised in co operation with other universities.

Postgraduate Programme in Philosophy the minimum of 60 credits + doctoral dissertation, 180 credits = 240 credits

  • 1) Participation in the postgraduate seminars during three terms, 15 credits.
  • 2) Postgraduate studies in philosophy according to the study plan agreed with the supervisor. It is recommended that the studies include at least a total of 45 credits in philosophy consisting of at least four credits in each of the following groups of topics a c:
  • a) logic, formal methods and their applications, epistemology, ontology, philosophy of science
  • b) ethics, social philosophy, aesthetics
  • c) history of philosophy, modern philosophy, applied philosophy. Other studies relevant to the student's personal study plan are possible - this requires agreement with the supervisor. Postgraduate students wishing to be given credit for attending seminars and colloquia must receive the consent of the supervisor.
  • 3) Postgraduate examination in the topic of the thesis. Excellent knowledge of the relevant literature is required.
  • 4) Licentiate's thesis, not obligatory
  • 5) Doctoral thesis, 180 credits.

Subunits

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Kf410 Postgraduate Seminars in Philosophy I-III

Kf410 Postgraduate Seminars in Philosophy I-III

Courses

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Post-graduate Studies »
Kf420 Postgraduate Examination in Philosophy

Postgraduate Examination in Philosophy

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Post-graduate Studies »
Kf430 Postgraduate Studies in Social and Moral Philosophy

Kf430 Postgraduate Studies in Social and Moral Philosophy

Courses

  • History of Philosophy Research Seminar >> 1 2 3 4
  • Philosophy of Science (POS) Seminar >> 1 2 3 4
  • Trends and tensions in intellectual integration (TINT) >> 1 3
  • Tutkijat verkolla >> 3
  • Tutkimuksen apuvälineet >> 3

Courses

Advanced and Doctoral Seminar in Social and Moral Philosophy, Autumn

Advanced and Doctoral Seminar in Social and Moral Philosophy, Spring

Contemporary Philosophy

Continental Philosophy

Energiapolitiikka, media ja markkinat

Etiikan tutoriaali

Etiikka

Filosofian historia - uusi aika

Filosofian historian johdantokurssi

History of Philosophy Research Seminar

Johdatus etiikkaan

Johdatus filosofiaan

Johdatus filosofiaan -praktikum

Johdatus logiikkaan

Johdatus tieto-oppiin

Johdatus yhteiskuntafilosofiaan

Johdatus yhteiskuntatieteiden filosofiaan

Kandidaatintutkielman tarkastukseen jättäminen webOodissa

Kant's Critique of Practical Reason

Logiikka

Machiavelli's political philosophy - CANCELLED!

Multiculturalism, Identity, and Rights

Philosophy of Science (POS) Seminar

Proseminaari I ja II, syksy

Proseminaarit I ja II, kevät

Seminar in Philosophy, Autumn Term

Seminar in Philosophy, Spring term

Social Philosophy

Sosiaali- ja kulttuuriantropologian johdantokurssi

Syventävä ja jatkokoulutusseminaari, kevät

Syventävä ja jatkokoulutusseminaarit, syksy

Tieteelliset mallit ja mekanismit

Tieteenfilosofia

Trends and tensions in intellectual integration (TINT)

Tutkijat verkolla

Tutkimuksen apuvälineet

Tutkimussuunnitelmaseminaari, kevät

Tutkimussuunnitelmaseminaari, syksy

Työelämäorientaatio

Valta ja oikeudenmukaisuus

Yhteiskuntatieteet ja argumentaatio

Yhteiskuntatieteiden filosofia