PW MOOC III: Good life and planetary well-being

Completion method: independent study, MOOC -course

31.8.2024 - 30.9.2025

1 cr

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The course introduces philosophical perspectives relevant for environmental and sustainability issues and explores visions of good life in the context of planetary well-being. The course explores how societal norms, cultural conceptions, and values relate to achieving sustainability and planetary well-being. Individual values, choices and responsibilities are discussed in relation to broader cultural phenomena and value discussions. The course also explores the interconnectedness of knowledge, values, and action, and discusses environmental emotions.

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Itsenäisesti suoritettava verkkokurssi, JYU avoin

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Dates

31.8.2024 - 30.9.2025

Fields

Natural sciences

Scope

1 cr

1 component

Code

WISP1003

What you need to know before the course

What you will learn

After completing the course, the student:

Recognizes the influence of cultural values and conceptions on the norms relating to environmental and sustainability issues and can reflect on these in relation to philosophical discussions.
Recognizes connections between knowledge, values, emotions, and action, and can consider them in public discussions and in aiming for planetary well-being.
Can explain how planetary well-being relates to cultural phenomena and practices, ethical standpoints, and conceptions of good life.

Organiser

Jyväskylän yliopisto

Belongs to themes:

Health and well-being

Sustainable development and growth