Thinking Ethically

• • What is Ethics?
  • Critical Thinking in Thinking Ethically
  • What is Praxis?
  • Introduction to Traditional Moral Philosophy
  • Traditional Theory One: What is meant by Virtue Ethics
  • Traditional Theory Two: Are all Utilitarian Ethicists the same?
  • Traditional Theory Three: What on earth is deontological ethics?
  • Absolutism, Relativism, Pluralism
  • Human Rights
  • Non-Human Rights
  • Money, Money, Money
  • Questions, Answers, Conclusion

Others

Note: Level 2 subjects normally assume an introductory level of prior knowledge in this area, e.g. from studying related Level 1 subjects or other relevant experience.

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

This subject introduces you to key concepts, problems and arguments in ethics. It encourages you to engage with your own thinking about ethics. It therefore asks such questions as: what is the basis of making an ethical decision? Are actions intrinsically right or wrong, or do outcomes matter more than the means of achieving them? Can we, should we, mix and match ethical responses based on different frameworks? Why does it all matter in a world where we often seem to live in an economy rather than a society? By the end of this subject, you will know enough about thinking ethically and living thoughtfully to reflect upon your own position in Australian society and navigate your way through a constantly changing world.

• Reflective Task (10%)
• Website Report (25%)
• Online Discussion (40%)
• Quiz and Review (25%)

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