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161-001 Moral Conflicts | |
Note | Formerly available as 161-101. Students who have completed 161-101 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
HECS Band | 1 |
Coordinator | Dr Brian Scarlett |
Semester | 2 (view timetable) |
Contact | Two 1-hour lectures per week throughout the semester, and a 1-hour tutorial per week beginning the second week of semester |
Subject Description | This subject is a critical examination of: some of the sources, ancient and modern, of scepticism about the possibility of a rational and agreed basis for moral argument; some of the main theories about the nature of moral value and the possibility of moral obligation; a range of current moral conflicts, including animal rights, euthanasia and problems about war. The subject will enable students to: recognise the distinctive nature of philosophical problems and their significance for other areas of human thought; know how to go about working through such problems; be in a position to engage with more advanced philosophical material in a wide range of areas; and to bring philosophical skills to bear upon their studies in other disciplines. |
Assessment | Two essays, one of 500 words and one of 1500 words, participation in tutorials, and a 2-hour examination. |
Prescribed Texts | Materials prepared by the Department. |
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