Overview
Competitive goods are things which are such that if you have them then someone else does not. Examples include money, power and desire gratification. In contrast, shared goods are ways of interacting which are mutually beneficial. Examples include pursuing shared goals, building shared relationships (e.g. cameraderie, friendship and love), creating beauty, learning and teaching.We first explore the nature of shared goods, and then philosophical arguments for seeing them as ultimately best for a person. Subsequently we discuss how this can inform day-to-day decision-making. For example, in the areas of friendship, love, family, work and community.
Fees
Programme Fee (No Accommodation - inc. Tuition, Lunch & Dinner): £820.00
Programme Fee (Standard Single Room - inc. Tuition and Meals): £1430.00
Programme Fee (Superior Single Room - inc. Tuition and Meals): £1540.00
Tutor
Mr Dan Dennis
Dan Dennis is a knowledgeable and friendly tutor who is adept at explaining difficult ideas and who encourages students to ask questions. He has taught for Oxford University for over ten years.
Course aims
This course aims to deepen understanding of shared goods (e.g friendship, love, cooperation, truth, beauty), explore philosophical arguments for thinking they rather than competitive goods (e.g money, power, desire gratification) are really best for us, and discuss the implications for your day to day decision-making.
Teaching methods
All summer school courses are taught through group seminars and individual tutorials. Students also conduct private study when not in class and there is a well stocked library at OUDCE to support individual research needs.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course students will be expected to understand:
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the nature of shared goods and how they differ from competitive goods
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the philosophical arguments for basing decision-making on the view that shared goods are what are truly best for a person.
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how to apply this understanding of shared goods in decision-making.
And students will be expected to have gained and/or developed the following skills:
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the ability to use ideas and arguments from the course when discussing and writing about what is best for a person.
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the ability to use ideas and arguments from the course when making decisions.
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the ability to think rationally and objectively
Assessment methods
Students are assessed during the summer school by either a 1500 word written assignment or a presentation supported by individual documentation. To successfully gain credit (10 CATS points) students should attend all classes and complete the on-course assignment. There is also a pre-course assignment of 1000 words set. Although this does not count towards credit, it is seen as an important way of developing a student's ideas and therefore its completion is mandatory.
Application
Early enrolment is advised as many courses fill before February.
Enrolment Online
- Prospective students may enrol online by navigating to the desired course page and then clicking the 'apply online' link at the bottom of that page.
- Closing Date:
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Enrolments will be accepted up to 1 May 2019.
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- Payment:
- Online enrolments require payment in full at the time of registering.
Enrolment by Post, Fax or Email attachment
- Those who do not wish to register online or who have specific requirements (e.g. disabled suite accommodation) should contact the Programme Administrator directly.
- They should complete the application form, link below, and send it to the Programme Administrator (address shown below).
- Although we try to honour students' first choice of course, sometimes a course fills-up rapidly. Please therefore indicate a second choice of course on your application form.
- Confirmation will be sent to you with an invoice which may be paid either online or by bank transfer, credit/debit card or cheque/banker`s draft.
- Closing Date:
- Enrolments will be accepted up to 1st May 2019
- Payments:
- Participants are required to pay the full fee within 30 days of the invoice date.
English Language Requirements
If English is not your first language you must supply suitable evidence (an original certificate that is not more than two years old and issued by a responsible body) that you have reached the Standard overall score, plus the additional requirement before you may be offered a place.
Confirmation and Further Information
Enrolment Online
Successful enrolments will be confirmed automatically.
The full description of the course, which includes recommended prior reading, is available on the website.
- A 'Further Information' email will be sent to you within 3 days of your online enrolment. This is important, as it contains the details of the essays you need to write. If you do not receive it, check your junk mail folder and then email us.
Enrolment by Post, Fax or Email attachment
Confirmation of your registration will be sent by email (or post if you do not use email), along with a copy of the full description of the course, which includes recommended reading.
- A 'Confirmation of Enrolment' email will be sent to you within 3 days of your online enrolment. This is important, as it contains the details of the essays you need to write and your invoice. If you do not receive it, check your junk mail folder and then email us.
Further Information
Joining Notes/Travel Advice Notes which provide information on how to get to Rewley House, arrival and departure times etc will be made available on our website. Those who enrolled through the Programme Administrator, and hence may not have access to the Web, will receive a printed copy by post when available.
For more information click "LINK TO ORIGINAL" below.
This opportunity has expired. It was originally published here:
https://www.conted.ox.ac.uk/courses/shared-goods?code=O19I405MBR