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Practical Ethics

Undergraduate | MAQ-PHIX2042 | 2021

Previously MAQ-PHIX242

Probe philosophical theories about ethics in today's world. Look at euthanasia, abortion and marriage from conflicting angles. Discuss poverty and the environment. Examine what happens in the event of war when moral relations break down.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
18 weeks

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Practical Ethics

About this subject

  • On successful completion of this subject , you will be able to:

    1.  recognise and describe key issues, questions and theories in practical and philosophical ethics
    2. apply ethical theories to the ethical issues discussed in class and beyond
    3. develop well defended ethical arguments , rather than relying on intuitions or emotional reactions
    4. identify and evaluate the relative merits of competing ethical values, whilst appreciating that ethical conflicts are often inevitable and sometimes insoluble
    5. reflect on and critically interrogate the values you have and how they influence you as a person, student, and future professional

Entry requirements

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

  • MAQ-PHI210 (Not currently available)

  • MAQ-PHIX242 (Not currently available)

Others

You must complete some Level 1 studies before starting this subject. Prior study in Philosophy is recommended.

Additional requirements

  • Other requirements -

    Students who have an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion under Macquarie University's Academic Progression Policy are not permitted to enrol in OUA units offered by Macquarie University. Students with an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion who have enrolled in units through OUA will be withdrawn.

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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