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AK2004 Philosophy of Risk 7.5 credits

Riskfilosofi

The course will introduce important basic concepts that are used in the analysis of risks.

The course is comprised of both lectures and seminars.

  • Educational level

    Second cycle

  • Academic level (A-D)

    C

  • Subject area

  • Grade scale

    A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Course offerings

Autumn 13 for single courses students - To application

  • Periods

    Autumn 13 P2 (7.5 credits)

  • Application code

    10013

  • Start date

    04/11/2013

  • End date

    2014 week: 3

  • Language of instruction

    Swedish

  • Campus

    KTH Campus

  • Number of lectures

  • Number of exercises

  • Tutoring time

    Daytime

  • Form of study

    Normal

  • Number of places *

    2 - 10

    *) The Course date may be cancelled if number of admitted are less than minimum of places. If there are more applicants than number of places selection will be made.

  • Schedule

    Schedule (new window)

  • Teacher

    Hélène Hermansson-Järvenpää <heleneh@kth.se>

  • Target group

    Suitable for professions in risk intensive enterprises.

  • Application

    Apply for this course at antagning.se through this application link.
    Please note that you need to log in at antagning.se to finalize your application.

Autumn 13 for programme students

  • Periods

    Autumn 13 P2 (7.5 credits)

  • Application code

    50610

  • Start date

    04/11/2013

  • End date

    2014 week: 3

  • Language of instruction

    Swedish

  • Campus

    KTH Campus

  • Number of lectures

  • Number of exercises

  • Tutoring time

    Daytime

  • Form of study

    Normal

  • Number of places *

    2 - 15

    *) The Course date may be cancelled if number of admitted are less than minimum of places. If there are more applicants than number of places selection will be made.

  • Teacher

    Hélène Hermansson-Järvenpää <heleneh@kth.se>

    Niklas Möller <nmoller@kth.se>

  • Target group

    Eligible for students in all programs from year 3.

Learning outcomes

After completed course the student should be able to

  • outline the basics of risk analysis,
  • state and explain different definitions of risk,
  • analyze and discuss risks, using tools from different philosophical subdisciplines,
  • critically question and problemize risks and risk analysis from different philosophical perspectives,
  • discuss ethical aspects of risks and risk analysis.

Course main content

This is a basic course on philosophical aspects of risk and safety. The course goal is to equip students with tools, collected from different philosophical subdisciplines, that will facilitate risk analysis and risk communication.

The course is made up of lectures and seminars. In the lectures fundamental concepts used in the analysis of societal risks will be introduced, for example uncertainty, risk analysis, maximization of utility, the precautionary principle. A central part of the course is ethical analysis risks, risk assessment, and risk management.

The course is given in Swedish.

The course is given provided that a sufficient number of students apply to take it.

Eligibility

120 university credits (hp) and language proficiency corresponding to Swedish B/Swedish 3 and English B/English 6.

Literature

Kurslitteratur anslås på kursens hemsida senast fyra veckor före kursstart

Examination

  • DEL1 - Attendance, 1.5 credits, grade scale: P, F
  • TEN1 - Examination, 3.0 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • ÖVN1 - Exercises, 3.0 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Requirements for final grade

  • Participation (DEL1;1.5 credits) F/P
  • Written exam (TEN1;3 credits), A-F
  • Home assignments (INL1;3 credits) A-F

Offered by

ABE/Philosophy

Contact

Helene Hermansson, helene.hermansson@abe.kth.se, 08-7909526

Examiner

Sven Ove Hansson

Supplementary information

Former course code: 1H1604

Version

Course plan valid from: Autumn 13.
Examination information valid from: Autumn 07.