Subject description
This subject provides a basic grounding in ethics. You will be introduced to a range of influential ethical theories, and you will consider whether there are moral facts or whether morality is subjective. You will examine some issues in moral psychology, such as the structure of autonomy, the relationship between … For more content click the Read More button below.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
Delivery
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Teaching staff
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Lecturers
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Engagement hours
Contact Hours:3 hrs per week lecture/tutorial/on-line
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Use basic concepts and ideas relevant to major ethical theories and approaches
2.
Demonstrate an understanding of central topics in ethics
3.
Critically analyse arguments and theories in ethics;
4.
Evaluate and produce cogent arguments orally and in writing;
5.
Demonstrate an understanding of alternative viewpoints in discussion with peers.
Assessment details
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Textbook information
No prescribed textbooks for this subject.
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