Learning outcomes

The aim of this course is to improve the student's ability to reason (relevance of arguments, logical organisation of the reflection) and to express himself/herself (clarity of the text and precision of the concepts), i.e. more globally to organise the content of a philosophical reflection argued and supported by precise philosophical references. At the end of the course, the student must be able to: • problematise the subject of the essay, i.e. construct the philosophical problem implied by the proposed title on the basis of a precise and adequate conceptual analysis; • consider the different possible arguments and arrange them in a coherent plan; • construct an argument around an analysis of an example or philosophical references acquired in other courses; • to think critically by analysing the assumptions of the arguments being considered; • express ideas clearly using appropriate language; • constructing problematic transitions between different parts of the essay development.

Goals

To introduce the student to the questioning of prejudices through the development of a problematised and argued reflection; To train the student in the construction of an argument, in the definition of a concept and in logical coherence; To improve the quality of written expression, i.e. its clarity and precision.

Content

Exercises followed by essays. - Analysis and problematisation work on the proposed topics; - Writing of exercises with the possibility of individual follow-up and rewriting. In practice, it is a question of 5 exercises, and therefore of 5 quotations during the year, from extremely diverse authors and themes.

Assessment method

Continuous assessment. Average of the work done during the academic year. This is a progressive piece of work, which is therefore assessed on the basis of continuity. The final mark is a weighted mark which takes into account the student's development, both in terms of form (spelling, syntax, etc.) and content (philosophical argumentation and critical opinion).

Sources, references and any support material

To be defined with the teacher in charge.

Language of instruction

Français
Training Study programme Block Credits Mandatory
Bachelier en philosophie Standard 0 4
Bachelier en philosophie Standard 2 4