Philosophy

larct1341  2025-2026  Tournai

Philosophy
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3.00 credits
30.0 h
Q2
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 :

Specific Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be 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.
 
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 (Tournai)
ARCT1BA
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