Philosophy

larcb1341  2025-2026  Bruxelles Saint-Gilles

Philosophy
3.00 credits
30.0 h
Q2
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Teacher(s)
Seys Pascale;
Language
French
Main themes
The philosophy course covers:
  • The definition of a theory (1.),
  • The first metaphysical representations of the world (2.),
  • An overview of the main philosophical schools (3.),
  • The construction and spatialization of thought (4.).
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

  • Situate themselves within (and in relation to) a cultural heritage by sharpening critical thinking skills,
  • Reinterpret the pursuit of the ‘good life,’ central to philosophies since antiquity, within a contemporary context,
  • Identify the vocabulary, conceptual tools, and key developments in the evolution of philosophy,
  • Understand philosophy’s fundamental contribution to the conceptualization and practice of architecture, with the aim of contributing to a more habitable world, both individually and collectively.

General Learning Outcomes

In line with the program’s learning outcomes (LOs), this course contributes to the development and acquisition of the following LOs:
  • LO1.1 Identify the parameters and issues of a given situation.
  • LO1.3 Design spaces conducive to the well-being of both human and non-human occupants.
  • LO1.6 Incorporate Sustainable Development requirements into the design process, at multiple scales.
  • LO4.4 Learn and explain the environmental, social, and economic consequences of architectural choices.
  • LO5.1 Communicate attentively and inclusively with the various stakeholders of the architectural project.
  • LO5.2 Organize individual or collective work attentively and inclusively.
  • LO5.3 Advocate for exemplary architecture in light of Sustainable Development requirements.
  • LO6.2 Adopt a critical attitude free from any preconceptions.
 
 
Evaluation methods
The examination is presented in groups and defended orally in order to stimulate cooperation, emulation and the sharing of ideas.
Based on the material covered in class, the examination involves the creation of an “object” (a design) that embodies a key concept, vision or philosophical proposition on the theme of “place as an existential laboratory”, with a view to recreating it in a contemporary context.
Faculty or entity
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Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Bachelor in Architecture (Bruxelles)
ARCB1BA
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