LFU:online

intimate knowledge of ethics as well as the capability of analyzing, interrelating and reflecting it; advanced philosophical reasoning.

In this seminar we will work on ethical problems of the current pandemic situation:
the complexity of balancing goods and fundamental rights; information uncertainty and the precautionary principle; equal human dignity for all and the duties arising from it; euthanasia; media ethics in times of crisis; ethics of political leadership; ethics of scientific expertise; ethics of political antagonism; self-love/charity and moral motivation; ethical questions in connection with research on biohazards; ethical considerations relating to vaccinations; infectious diseases and xenophobia/racism; the responsibility and role of international organisations; “crime and punishment”.

Reading, presentations, discussion

in combined form

details will be provided during lectures.

Binding registrations only please! Places on the waiting list will be allocated at the first appointment.