AK203X Degree Project in Philosophy, Second Cycle 30.0 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2022
Decision to discontinue this course:
No information insertedContent and learning outcomes
Course contents
Philosophical studies and research at KTH are directed at issues related to technology and the technological sciences. This is a broad research area, since there are many and varied points of contact between philosophy and technology. Epistemology, philosophy of science, decision theory, logics and moral philosophy are among the branches of philosophy that are covered. Issues of the role of technology in society are also part of the subject. Philosophical studies at KTH have a strong emphasis on interdisciplinarity and on co-operations with empirical sciences.
The master project is performed either individually or by two students. In the latter case, it should be possible to distinguish between the contributions of each individual. For the individual student, the thesis work should correspond to 20 weeks. It should result in a written report
Intended learning outcomes
The master project should develop the student’s ability to work independently, to apply philosophical method to problems related to technology, and to write a report and make oral presentations.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
The student should have a permit from the respective program to start working on the exam paper.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
The literature is chosen according to the project task.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- XUPP - Examination Question, 30.0 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
Approved master’s thesis and seminar presentation 30 cr, 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.