Search : Index : Faculty of Arts : Philosophy
Prev 161-006 Central Problems in Philosophy
Next 161-009 Knowledge, Truth and Relativism
161-007 Moral Philosophy: Great Thinkers | |
Note | Formerly available as 161-210/310. Students who have completed 161-210/310 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
HECS Band | 1 |
Coordinator | Dr Douglas 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 (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 | This subject requires students to critically study three of the classic works of moral philosophy: Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics, Kant's Groundwork of the Metaphysic of Morals, and Mill's Utilitarianism. On completion of the subject students should have acquired 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 | Written work totalling 4000 words and participation in tutorials. |
Search : Index : Faculty of Arts : Philosophy
Prev 161-006 Central Problems in Philosophy
Next 161-009 Knowledge, Truth and Relativism
Status: Official 2000 Last Modified: Thursday November 25 15:10 SGML to HTML Conversion: Information Technology Services Authorised by: Academic Registrar Email Enquiries: Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au