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Philosophy and Ethics - Period 5
Computer Science Program
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Dates: late Jan 2026 - late May 2026
Philosophy and Ethics - Period 5
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Primary Subject Area: Philosophy
Instruction in: English
Course Code: X_400433
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 200
Recommended Semester Credits: 1.5
Contact Hours: 42
DESCRIPTION
1. Acquire basic knowledge of the main ethical theories: contractualism, utilitarianism, Kantian ethics, and theories of well-being.
2. Learn to carefully analyse, and reflect on, moral dilemmas concerning new technologies.
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) awards credits based on the ECTS system. Contact hours listed under a course description may vary due to the combination of lecture-based and independent work required for each course therefore, CEA's recommended credits are based on the ECTS credits assigned by VU Amsterdam. 1 ECTS equals 28 contact hours assigned by VU Amsterdam.
2. Learn to carefully analyse, and reflect on, moral dilemmas concerning new technologies.
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) awards credits based on the ECTS system. Contact hours listed under a course description may vary due to the combination of lecture-based and independent work required for each course therefore, CEA's recommended credits are based on the ECTS credits assigned by VU Amsterdam. 1 ECTS equals 28 contact hours assigned by VU Amsterdam.