Philosophy and Ethics - Period 5

Computer Science Program
Amsterdam, Netherlands

Dates: late Jan 2026 - late May 2026

Computer Science

Philosophy and Ethics - Period 5

Philosophy and Ethics - Period 5 Course Overview

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.


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