At the end of this course, students will be able to:
The aim is to introduce students to philosophical reflection on issues affecting the veterinary sciences and, more broadly, our society today.
This teaching unit is an opportunity to introduce students to basic elements of the philosophy of science, epistemology, moral and political philosophy, as well as the religious sciences. These elements are introduced in such a way that they can be used concretely in situations that can be experienced by citizens and veterinarians.
This year's course will focus on the relationship between human beings and other living beings. The evolution of these relationships will be explored over the centuries, providing an introduction to the major philosophical currents and highlighting some of the major milestones in the history of humanity.
The predominant place given in our society to scientific knowledge and the technologies that depend on it will also be examined.
Our special relationship with living nature will also serve to highlight the complexity of our humanity, which is oriented towards knowledge, cannot deny freedom, and is inhabited by hope.
Religious, moral and epistemological questions will be explored in relation to the major crises of our time.
The theme of human-animal relations will also lead to a general discussion of the way we think about the world today, and more particularly about the interdependent relationships between living beings in the context of sustainable development.
Finally, we will look at veterinary medicine through the lens of a number of current public health, economic and political issues.
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Oral teaching will be accompanied by a visual aid also available on the Webcampus platform. Students will be invited to participate actively in class via Wooclap questionnaires, and at home via activities made available to them on Webcampus (questionnaires, surveys, forums, etc.). The texts commented on orally and in writing will be directly available on Webcampus.
The assessment of learning outcomes will take place during the January examination session, with the possibility of a make-up in June and August.
The examination will take the form of multiple-choice questions involving a reflective exercise. Sample examination questions will be made available to students at the end of each part of the course.
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| Training | Study programme | Block | Credits | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Veterinary Medicine | Standard | 0 | 3 | |
| Bachelor in Veterinary Medicine | Standard | 1 | 3 |