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 161-027 Applied Ethics

Note

Formerly available as 161-240/340. Students who have completed 161-240/340 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. This subject is offered in alternate years with 161-008 Moral Theory: Basic Issues.

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

2 (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 should develop an appreciation of the relevance of philosophy to issues of public concern by attention to four significant and controversial areas: sexual morality and public policy; business ethics; the justification of punishment; and the morality of war.

Assessment

Written work totalling 4000 words and participation in tutorials.



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