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“Philosophy of Risk” (2015) – OZSW and 3TU.Ethics graduate course

2 November 2015 - 6 November 2015

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Invitation / Call for application The Dutch Research School of Philosophy (OZSW) and 3TU.Ethics invite PhD students in philosophy to register for the course “Philosophy of Risk”, to take place in Autumn 2015. Dates of course : 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 November, 2015 Location : Eindhoven University of Technology Application deadline: t.b.a. Registration: https://www.ozsw.nl/activity/philosophy-of-risk-2015/ About the topic Technological progress offers many opportunities, many of which have dramatically improved the conditions…

Invitation / Call for application

The Dutch Research School of Philosophy (OZSW) and 3TU.Ethics invite PhD students in philosophy to register for the course “Philosophy of Risk”, to take place in Autumn 2015. Dates of course        : 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 November, 2015 Location                   : Eindhoven University of Technology Application deadline: t.b.a. Registration: https://www.ozsw.nl/activity/philosophy-of-risk-2015/

About the topic

Technological progress offers many opportunities, many of which have dramatically improved the conditions of living for billions of people on Earth. However, sometimes technological progress also comes with unwanted risks and negative side effects. The international debate of nuclear power and storage of nuclear waste is a paradigmatic illustration. In this course we will consider the concept of risk from a philosophical perspective: What is a risk? Are risks objective or subjective? To what extent, if any, are risks socially constructed? Can all risks be meaningfully represented in a risk-benefit analysis? What ethical theories can and cannot give a plausible account of the moral importance of risky events? How should we interpret the precautionary principle, and should we accept any version of this principle? Programme t.b.a. at a later date. Course objectives To become acquainted with the basics of the philosophy of risks. Lecturers The course is organized and taught by Sven Nyholm of Eindhoven University of Technology / the 3TU.Centre for Ethics and Technology. Preparation The participants are expected to read all the assigned literature, to do assignments, to actively participate in the discussions and to write a paper at the end of the course. Costs The course is free for:
  • PhD students who are a member of the 3TU.Ethics graduate school;
  • PhD students who are a member of the OZSW;
  • MSc students enrolled in the PSTS master of the University of Twente.
  • Research Master students who are a member of the OZSW
Other participants pay a tuition fee of 250 euro for the course. Foreign participants are welcome, but are themselves responsible for arranging their travel and accommodation in Eindhoven.

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2 November 2015
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6 November 2015
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Invitation / Call for application

The Dutch Research School of Philosophy (OZSW) and 3TU.Ethics invite PhD students in philosophy to register for the course “Philosophy of Risk”, to take place in Autumn 2015.

Dates of course        : 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 November, 2015
Location                   : Eindhoven University of Technology
Application deadline: t.b.a.
Registration: https://www.ozsw.nl/activity/philosophy-of-risk-2015/

About the topic

Technological progress offers many opportunities, many of which have dramatically improved the conditions of living for billions of people on Earth. However, sometimes technological progress also comes with unwanted risks and negative side effects. The international debate of nuclear power and storage of nuclear waste is a paradigmatic illustration. In this course we will consider the concept of risk from a philosophical perspective: What is a risk? Are risks objective or subjective? To what extent, if any, are risks socially constructed? Can all risks be meaningfully represented in a risk-benefit analysis? What ethical theories can and cannot give a plausible account of the moral importance of risky events? How should we interpret the precautionary principle, and should we accept any version of this principle?

Programme t.b.a. at a later date.

Course objectives

To become acquainted with the basics of the philosophy of risks.

Lecturers

The course is organized and taught by Sven Nyholm of Eindhoven University of Technology / the 3TU.Centre for Ethics and Technology.

Preparation

The participants are expected to read all the assigned literature, to do assignments, to actively participate in the discussions and to write a paper at the end of the course.

Costs

The course is free for:

  • PhD students who are a member of the 3TU.Ethics graduate school;
  • PhD students who are a member of the OZSW;
  • MSc students enrolled in the PSTS master of the University of Twente.
  • Research Master students who are a member of the OZSW

Other participants pay a tuition fee of 250 euro for the course. Foreign participants are welcome, but are themselves responsible for arranging their travel and accommodation in Eindhoven.

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