Subject 'Culture and Ethics'

Year:   2012/2013    2013/2014    2014/2015    2015/2016    2016/2017    

An introduction course of culture and ethics which handles with the formation of ethical values in different cultures, cross-cultural differences, shows the necessity to know them and their significance in modern society.

To introduce different cathegories of ethics, to explain the necessity of moral behavior in society relating it with different cultures, and with differences in different cultures. To encourage students to develop their own theory of moral and ethical relation with the society.

Students after completing the course know the differences and similarities of ethical values in different cultures, are able to orientate in morality problems of the modern society, in peculiarities of national characteristics, in interrelation between different religions and moral principles.

Thematic lectures-seminars.

1. Aavik, T. ... jt. Eetikakoodeksite käsiraamat. Tallinn: Eesti Keele Sihtasutus; Tartu Ülikooli eetikakeskus, 2007; 2. Laanemäe, A. Eetika alused. Tallinn: Tallinna Tehnikaülikooli Kirjastus, 2000; 3. Laanemäe, A. Insenerieetika. Tallinn, Tallinna Tehnikaülikooli Kirjastus, 2003.
4. Macfarlane, A. Kirjad Lilyle maailmaasjadest. Tõlkija T. Kanarbik. Tallinn: Ersen, 2005
5. Pojman, L. Eetika 2005
6. Schweitzer, A. Kultuur ja eetika. Tallinn: 2008
7. Kultuuridevahelised erinevused. Tallinn: 2004

2014: RA*  

2013: RA*  

2012: RA*  

2011: RA*  

2010: RA*  

2009: RA*  

2008: EA*  TÖ  

2007: EA*  TÖ  

2006: EA*  TÖ  

* Optional subject