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 161-027 Applied Ethics: Morals in Context

Note

Formerly available as 161-240/340. Students who have completed 161-240/340 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. To alternate with 161-008

Availability

2nd and 3rd year

Credit Points

12.5

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

Not Offered (view timetable)

Contact

Two 1-hour lectures per week for the first 11 weeks, and a 1-hour tutorial per week beginning the third week of semester

Subject Description

In this subject, students will develop an appreciation of the relevance of philosophy to issues of public concern by attention to four significant and controversial areas of debate: (1) sexual morality and public policy; (2) business ethics; (3) the justification of punishment; and (4) the morality of war.

Assessment

A 2-hour examination, and an essay of 2000 words, and regular attendance and participation in tutorials.



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