European integration · philosophical perspectives and critical thinking
The Idea of Europe
15 lectures on the ideas behind the European project: where they come from, what they mean and how to weigh them critically.
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Module I
Philosophical foundations · lectures 1–5
01What Is Europe?Europe as an idea, not just a place on the mapOpen
02Athens, Rome, JerusalemThe roots of European civilisationComing soon
03From Erasmus to KantPhilosophical projects for European unityComing soon
04The Enlightenment and Its LegacyAutonomy, reason, rightsComing soon
05The Catastrophe of the 20th CenturyAnd the rebirth of the European ideaComing soon
Module II
European values · lectures 6–10
06The Values of the EUReading Article 2 TEUComing soon
07Human DignityDignity and human rightsComing soon
08Democracy and the Rule of LawWho governs, and who limits those who governComing soon
09Tolerance and Pluralism“United in diversity”Coming soon
10European and National IdentityCan I be Moldovan and European at the same time?Coming soon
Module III
Critical thinking in practice · lectures 11–15
11Argumentation in Public DebateHow to analyse arguments about integrationComing soon
12Truth, Disinformation, ManipulationCritical thinking in the information spaceComing soon
13EuroscepticismA philosophical challengeComing soon
14Moldova on the European PathA philosophical and historical perspectiveComing soon
15Ethics, Technology and the Future of EuropeCourse synthesisComing soon