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PHL412 Advanced Ethics (8)
AbstractThis subject will provide an in-depth understanding of some central issues and debates in theoretical and applied ethics. The subject explores what is fundamentally characteristic of, and at issue between, consequentialist, deontic and agent-based ethical theories. Various practical and applied implications of the ideas and values that underpin and motivate our different ethical views are examined in detail. |
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Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: PHL412
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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One session | HD/FL | School of Humanities and Social Sciences |
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Enrolment restrictionsEntry requiring special approval from the subject co-ordinator |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate an advanced understanding of what characterises and contrasts our major ethical theories - be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the theoretical landscape in normative ethics - have a well-developed understanding of core ideas and values that ground or arise from our ethical theorising and practice - be able to assess and apply different and conflicting ethical claims in practical affairs - have developed a good theoretical understanding of the different and conflicting views about the nature of ethical reasons - be well prepared for further study in philosophical ethics |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics: - Normative Ethics and Impartiality
- Theories of Rightness and Value
- Consequentialist Theories
- Deontic Theories
- Agent-based Theories
- Autonomy and Integrity
- Deontic Constraints
- Actions, Agents and Reasons
- Objective and Subjective Moral Criteria
- Moral Worth
- Regulative Moral Ideals
- Morality and Personal Relations
- Professional Role Morality |
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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.