ETHICS AND POLITICAL THEORY

PHI2EPT

Not currently offered

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, we explore some basic questions about ethics and political morality. What are the foundations of personal and political morality and values? What makes something good or valuable? Are moral judgments subjective or can they be objective? Are they relative to one's culture or society or can they be universally applicable? Is there a connection between moral values and our psychology? Can our moral judgements be true or false? What kinds of moral values might govern the ways we live together in political society?

School: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Diamanto Nicolacopoulos

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Available as Elective: No

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Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

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Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: PHI3ETH

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Learning resources

Various titles

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Various authors

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Publisher: Various publishers

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

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Total hours/days required: N/A

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Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Identify and review ideas, arguments and debates covered in classes and prescribed texts.
02. Compare and assess ideas, arguments and debates covered in classes and prescribed texts.
03. Organise ideas and formulate and defend an argument in relation to one of the topics addressed in the subject.
Subject not currently offered - Subject options not available.