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PHL313Arts2 Unitsintermediate

Philosophy Of Labour Leisure

This course introduces students to the philosophical study of labour and leisure. It explores the nature of philosophy, the concept of labour in various societal contexts, and the economic theories surrounding it. The course also examines the relationship between arts and labour, the impact of human work on nature, and ethical considerations. Furthermore, it delves into the notion of leisure, its value, and its philosophical foundations, providing a comprehensive understanding of these interconnected concepts.

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26h

Study Time

13

Weeks

2h

Per Week

none

Math Level

Course Keywords

Philosophy of LabourPhilosophy of LeisureEconomic TheoriesEthics and LabourValue of Leisure

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

No Math

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Learning Type

Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Philosophy of Labour

2

Philosophy of Leisure

3

Economic Theories of Labour

4

Ethics and Labour

5

Labour in Pre-Civil Societies

6

Digital Economy and Labour

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

forum discussions

Team-based learning and peer interaction

Group Work

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Human Resources Manager

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Labour Relations Specialist

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Policy Analyst

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Social Worker

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Philosopher

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

GovernmentNon-profit OrganizationsEducationCorporate Social ResponsibilityLabour Unions

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1:

2h

Unit 1: Understanding the Philosophy of Labour

2 study hours

•Read Unit 1: Understanding the Philosophy of Labour, focusing on the nature of philosophy and the meaning of labour.
•Define philosophy and labour.
•Analyse the purpose of labour and the philosophy of labour.

Week

2

Module 1:

2h

Unit 2: Labour in Pre-Civil Societies

2 study hours

•Study Unit 2: Labour in Pre-Civil Societies, focusing on the definition of pre-civil society and the state of nature.
•Analyse conceptions of the state of nature.
•Identify kinds of labour in pre-civil societies and evaluate the reasons for labour.

Week

3

Module 1:

2h

Unit 3: Labour in Political Communities

2 study hours

•Study Unit 3: Labour in Political Communities, focusing on the definition of a political community.
•Identify different conceptions of a political community.
•Discuss the place of labour in identified conceptions of political communities.

Week

4

Module 1:

2h

Unit 4: Labour in Digital Societies

2 study hours

•Study Unit 4: Labour in Digital Societies, focusing on the definition of a digital economy.
•Identify features of a digital economy.
•Analyse the future of labour in a digital economy and evaluate the impact of digital transformation on labour.

Week

5

Module 1:

2h

Unit 5: Economic Theories of Labour

2 study hours

•Study Unit 5: Economic Theories of Labour, focusing on the purpose of a theory.
•Discuss the plight of the worker in different economic theories.
•Analyse the various types of economic theories of labour and evaluate the implications of an economic theory on labour.

Week

6

Module 2:

2h

Unit 1: Arts and Human Labour

2 study hours

•Study Unit 1: Arts and Human Labour, focusing on the definition of arts and identifying different types of arts.
•Discuss the historical development of arts.
•Identify the purpose and functions of arts in human society and explain the reason for the philosophy of arts.

Week

7

Module 2:

2h

Unit 2: Effects of Human Work on Nature

2 study hours

•Study Unit 2: Effects of Human Work on Nature, focusing on the definition of human work and the concept of nature.
•Analyse the different kinds of human work.
•Evaluate the effects of work on human nature.

Week

8

Module 2:

2h

Unit 3: Issues in the Philosophy of Labour

2 study hours

•Study Unit 3: Issues in the Philosophy of Labour, focusing on anthropotechnics and technocracy.
•Discuss the origin of anthropotechnics and technocracy.
•Evaluate technocracy and democracy as systems of government.

Week

9

Module 2:

2h

Unit 4: Law, Ethics and Labour

2 study hours

•Study Unit 4: Law, Ethics and Labour, focusing on the definitions of law.
•Identify elements of labour laws.
•Identify ethical and moral issues in law and labour relations.

Week

10

Module 3:

2h

Unit 1: The Notion of Leisure

2 study hours

•Study Unit 1: The Notion of Leisure, focusing on the definition of leisure.
•Differentiate between work, labour and leisure.
•Identify types of leisure and discuss the philosophy behind leisure.

Week

11

Module 3:

2h

Unit 2: The Value of Leisure

2 study hours

•Study Unit 2: The Value of Leisure, focusing on the notion of value.
•Identify the values of leisure.
•Identify the ontological and ethical dimensions of leisure and explain deviant leisure.

Week

12

Module 3:

2h

Unit 3: Philosophical Foundations of Leisure

2 study hours

•Study Unit 3: Philosophical Foundations of Leisure, focusing on Plato's notion of leisure.
•Discuss the philosophical foundations of leisure.
•Identify the peculiarities in the different notions of leisure held by philosophers being studied.

Week

13

Module 3:

2h

Unit 4: The Relationship Between Labour and Leisure

2 study hours

•Study Unit 4: The Relationship Between Leisure and Labour, focusing on the notion of contemplation.
•Identify the relationship between leisure and labour.
•Analyse leisure and labour as fundamental human rights.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a timeline of key philosophers and their contributions to labour and leisure.

2

Develop concept maps linking economic theories to their impact on labour practices.

3

Practice essay questions on ethical dilemmas in the digital economy.

4

Review case studies on labour movements and their effectiveness.

5

Summarize the main arguments for and against the value of leisure.

6

Focus on understanding the distinctions between work, labour, and leisure as defined in the course.

7

Prepare detailed notes on the different types of contemplation and their relevance to productivity.

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