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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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