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PHIL2655: Ethics
2024 unit information
This unit addresses philosophical issues concerning how we should live our lives. It surveys theories of which goals are good and which actions are right. Students will gain an overview of philosophical approaches to questions like: must we act for the greater good, or is it ok to show a special concern for our friends; Can we be justified in harming some people to help others; Can small benefits to many people justify imposing a great loss on a few; Is there an objective fact about what is morally right, or is morality subjective or relative?
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Philosophy
| Code | PHIL2655 |
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| Academic unit | Philosophy |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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12 credit points at 1000 level in Philosophy |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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PHIL3655 |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate familiarity with a number of the major questions and theories in moral philosophy
- LO2. understand and analyse theories and arguments in moral philosophy
- LO3. critically evaluate these theories and arguments
- LO4. demonstrate clarity of expression of exposition
- LO5. develop new arguments or perspectives.
- LO6. apply ethical theory to solve real-world ethical challenges
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