| Termin/e |
Do, 21.02.2019, 16:15 - 18:00 Uhr, 4.B01
Do, 07.03.2019, 16:15 - 18:00 Uhr, 4.B01
Do, 14.03.2019, 16:15 - 18:00 Uhr, 4.B01
Do, 21.03.2019, 16:15 - 18:00 Uhr, 4.B01
Do, 28.03.2019, 16:15 - 18:00 Uhr, 4.B01
Do, 04.04.2019, 16:15 - 18:00 Uhr, 4.B01
Do, 11.04.2019, 16:15 - 18:00 Uhr, 4.B01
Do, 18.04.2019, 16:15 - 18:00 Uhr, 4.B01
Do, 02.05.2019, 16:15 - 18:00 Uhr, 4.B01
Do, 09.05.2019, 16:15 - 18:00 Uhr, 4.B01
Do, 16.05.2019, 16:15 - 18:00 Uhr, 4.B01
Mo, 20.05.2019, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, 3.B55 |
| Inhalt |
1. Introduction
Welcome to our seminar. It focuses on the individual in the economy, i.e. the “economic man”. From a historical perspective, economists have dramatically changed his/her character. In our seminar we will explore when, how and why this person was transformed from being a “moral man” in the 18th and 19th century to becoming the fictional “model man” he is today.
On our historical journey, we will encounter and explore several important economic ideas and concepts that the economic man got her/himself involved in. I am thinking of, for example, the “invisible hand”, “rational choice”, “markets”, “work”, “growth”, “innovation”, “efficiency”, “value judgments”, etc. Our analysis thereof will be informed by academic papers and essays that have appeared in economic, religious and philosophical journals.
2. Objectives of the seminar and learning outcome
The objective of our seminar is twofold: First, introduce bachelor/master level students to the historical development of the “economic man”, highlighting the dramatic changes that took place in his/her mental and moral qualities. Secondly, we will investigate the economic and moral situations the individual was exposed to during his/her historical journey. Our focus will be on the choices (s)he has to make, the market place where goods and services are exchanged, moral dilemmas encountered, and the wisdom in pursuing financial wealth and economic growth.
Having actively participated in the seminar, students will be able to:
a. Describe the historical development of the “economic man” and discuss fundamental economic concepts;
b. Reproduce the most important economic, religious and philosophical questions arising from this development and concepts;
c. Understand, present and discuss an economic, religious or philosophical academic paper.
As any other course in the Department, we seek to improve your thinking, analytical and presenting skills. Your development in these areas will make you a competent and challenging interlocutor.
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