AK2004 Philosophy of Risk 7.5 credits
Riskfilosofi
Please note
The information on this page is based on a course plan that is not yet valid.
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 12 for programme students
| Periods Autumn 12 | P2 (7.5 credits) | Application code | 50419 |
| Start date | 22/10/2012 | End date | 2013 week: 1 |
| Language of instruction | Swedish | Campus | KTH Campus |
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| Tutoring time | Daytime | Form of study | Normal |
| Number of places | No limitation | ||
| Teacher |
Hélène Hermansson-Järvenpää <heleneh@kth.se>
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| Target group | Open to students from all programs. |
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Autumn 12 for single courses students
| Periods Autumn 12 | P2 (7.5 credits) | Application code | 10072 |
| Start date | 22/10/2012 | End date | 2013 week: 1 |
| Language of instruction | Swedish | Campus | KTH Campus |
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| Tutoring time | Daytime | Form of study | Normal |
| Number of places * | 5 - 5 | ||
| *) 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>
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| Target group | Suitable for professions in risk intensive enterprises. |
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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 |
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| 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. | |||
| Teacher |
Hélène Hermansson-Järvenpää <heleneh@kth.se>
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| Target group | Suitable for professions in risk intensive enterprises. |
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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 |
Niklas Möller <nmoller@kth.se>
Hélène Hermansson-Järvenpää <heleneh@kth.se> |
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| Target group | Eligible for students in all programs from year 3. |
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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.