Kolegij
It is a hands-on, problem-based course with occasional online involvement of experts from various fields during seminars. It focuses on the research of ethical challenges that appear in the modern world and the accompanying responses of recent scientific activities. Some challenges will focus on research findings and frequently repeated public misconceptions. Others will deal with the research process itself and society’s efforts to self-regulate. The emphasis will be on current and controversial events and fundamental ethical principles.
1. Analyze fundamental theories in ethics and reflect on ethical issues in science
2. Apply ethical theories to controversial issues that arise in science and the modern world
3. Critically evaluate various ethical issues
- D. Crane, (2016). The puzzle of the ethical fashion consumer: Implications for the future of the fashion system. International Journal of Fashion Studies. 3. 249-265.
- E. McCarthy, L. Lushombo, (2019) Rectifying Political Leadership Through a Just Peace Ethic, Journal of Moral Theology, Vol. 8, No. 2,122-139.
- J. Rueda, F. Lara. (2020). Virtual Reality and Empathy Enhancement: Ethical Aspects, Frontiers in Robotics and AI, 7 J. Shaw, (2019). Evil. The Science Behind Humand Dark Side, Penguin, Random House, Doubleday Canada, 164-189.
- M. Ienca, P. Haselager, (2016). Hacking the brain: brain–computer interfacing technology and the ethics of neurosecurity. Ethics Inf Technol 18, 117–129.
- M. N. MacDonald, J. P. O’Regan, (2013). The Ethics of Intercultural Communication, Educational Philosophy and Theory, 45:10.
- M. Shrivastava, M. Behari, (2015). Neuroethics: A moral Approach Towards Neuroscience Research, Arch. Neuroschi. (2)1, 19224.
- S. J. Fitzpatrick, et al. (2016). Religious perspectives on human suffering: Implications for medicine and bioethics. Journal of Religion and Health; 55:159–173.
- P. Zawadzki, (2023) The Ethics of Memory Modification: Personal Narratives, Relational Selves and Autonomy. Neuroethics 16, 6.
Boss, J. A. (2008). Ethics for Life, New York: McGraw Hill (odabrani djelovi)
Geisler, N. L., (2010). Christian Ethics: Contemporary Issues and Options, Baker Publishing Group, Grand Rapids,
Fabris A. (2018) Ethics of Information and Communication Technologies, Springer.
Students are expected to attend lectures, read the required reading in advance and participate in class activities, particularly discussions. Students should be active in pursuing the questions for discussion, searching the internet for information on unfamiliar ideas, and for interesting ethical cases in science for discussion in class.
Course activities: Midterm Exam 1 (written essay), Midterm Exam 2 (written essay), Seminar (oral), Final Exam (oral)
Numerical gradation:
Fail (1) – 0 up to 49,9 %
Pass (2) – 50 up to 64,9 %
Lower second (3) – 65 up to 79,9 %
Upper second (4) – 80 up to 89,9 %
First (5) – 90 up to 100 %
Evaluation:
a) Class activities – 70 % of the grade
• mid-term exam – 50 %
• seminar presentation – 20 %
b) Final exam – 30 %
• final oral exam – 30 %