PHIL 102
Introduction to Ethics
Please note: this is archived course information from 2016 for PHIL 102.
Description
The philosophical study of ethics provides theoretical frameworks for thinking about questions such as "What makes an action right or wrong?", "What kind of person should I try to be?" and “Is morality objective or not?” A number of theories will be explored, evaluated and applied to practical moral issues such as our treatment of other animals, tolerance regarding cultural differences and obligations to future generations.
Availability 2016
Semester 1
Lecturer(s)
Lecturer(s) Associate Professor Tim Dare
Dr Vanya Kovach
Professor Timothy Mulgan
Recommended Reading
James Rachels, The Elements of Moral Philosophy, 5th ed. (McGraw Hill, 2007)
Piers Benn, Ethics (Routledge, 1998)
Assessment
Coursework + exam
Points
PHIL 102: 15 points
Restrictions
PSYCHIAT 102, HLTHPSYC 102