Course Details
Country:
Netherlands
Institution:
Free University of Amsterdam
Course Title:
Philosophy and the Ethics of Political Violence: Peace, War and Terrorism
Course Number:
S_PEV
Course Description:
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the main
philosophical and ethical concepts on violence and non-violence, war and
peace (-building), and the current phenomenon of terrorism – in the
context of a globalized world. Special attention will be given to
religiously motivated violence and the potential role of religion in
peace-building.
Learning Objectives
When finalizing the course, students will have knowledge and
understanding of
- The prospects and problems of the main political-philosophical and
ethical concepts of war and peace;
- The prospects and problems of violent and non-violent peacebuilding
concepts;
- The historical, cultural and economic contexts in which certain
approaches concerning war and peace have emerged and have been applied;
- The prospects and problems of religion as one of the main contributors
to violence (terrorism) as well as to non-violent peace (-building) in a
globalized world.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
CONF 397
Course URL:
https://studiegids.vu.nl/en/Minor/2018-2019/peace-and-conflict-studies/S_PEV#course-description
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