AK2004 Philosophy of Risk 7.5 credits
The course will introduce important basic concepts that are used in the analysis of risks.
The course is comprised of both lectures and seminars.
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
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.
Intended 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 disposition
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
120 university credits (hp) and language proficiency corresponding to Swedish B/Swedish 3 and English B/English 6.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- SEM2 - Seminars, 3.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN2 - Written Exam, 4.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
- Seminars (SEM2; 3.5 credits), P/F
- Written exam (TEN2; 4 credits), A-F
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
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Course web AK2004