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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Arts : Philosophy

161-211/311 Basic Issues in Moral Theory

Credit Points:

16.7 2nd and 3rd year

Coordinator:

Dr Chris Cordner

Prerequisite/s:

One first-year single-semester Philosophy subject. Students who lack this prerequisite, but believe themselves adequately prepared to attempt any second/third year subjects, should consult the Head of Department.

Timetable:

Semester 2

Contact:

Up to three hours a week

Subject Description:

Discussion of some recent philosophical explorations of the nature and ground of moral thinking. Students should become able to think critically about, and to evaluate, the philosophical cogency of those explorations, and acquire a background for their own further philosophical reflection on the nature and grounds of morality.

Assessment:

Two essays of no more than 2500 words each (50%).
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