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161-210 Great Thinkers in Moral Philosophy | |
Note | Available as 161-310 at 3rd-year level. |
Credit Points | 16.7 2nd and 3rd year |
Coordinator | Dr Doug Adeney |
Prerequisites | 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. |
Semester | 1 |
Contact | Two 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour tutorial per week |
Subject Description | A critical study of three of the classic works of moral philosophy: Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics, Kant's Groundwork of the Metaphysic of Morals, and Mill's Utilitarianism. Students should acquire the competence and understanding necessary to engage profitably with three of the most significant and influential texts in moral philosophy, and to appreciate what is distinctive and of abiding interest in these texts. |
Assessment | One 2-hour end-of-semester examination, two essays of no more than 1500 words each, and regular attendance and participation in tutorials. |
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