A reading seminar for students of philosophy and social sciences. The aim of the course is to gain understanding about the social, political and ethical aspects of anthropogenic (human-induced) climate change. 

We will examine how social researchers and philosophers have used their methodological and conceptual tools in understanding climate change, and how, in turn, climate change forces them to reassess those tools. We will also look at how climate change is intertwined with other social problems and issues injustice and inequality.

We will read selections from John Urry's Society and Climate Change (2011) and additional articles by social scientists and philosophers. 

More specific points view and themes will be decided according to the interests of course participants. For example: justice, ethics (environmental and social), power, class, gender, intersectionality, (post)coloniality, capitalism, technology, moral and political agency, and so on.

Readings and discussions will be in English.

Send email to lauri.lahikainen@staff.uta.fi by 11th of January. Write a short application with the following information: 1) your major subject 2) the stage of your studies 3) which themes and points of view interest you the most 4) why you want to participate in this course.

Participation, presentation and essay.