Course Learning Objectives
Take the first steps for performing a theater play (in this case "An Enemy of the People")
As we prepare the play, we also devote tiime to:
Understand different views about human nature (individualism, egocentrism, self-interest, altruism, reciprocity, intrinsic goodness)
Undestand different views about the relationship between the individual and society
Analyze the possible tensions between democracy and truth
Discuss concepts such as whistleblowing, profssional responsibility and environmental reponsibility versus economic responsibility
Bibliography
Ibsen, An Enemy of the People
Machiavelli, The Prince
Hobbes, Leviathan
Rosseau, State of War
J.S. Mill, On Liberty
(the readings will be available in the Moodle of the course)
