Introduction to Ethics (PHIL1013)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2024
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
Historical & Philosophical Inq
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Tutorial 1 Hour/ Week
Incompatible
PD113, PD713, PD785, PHIL1130
Assessment methods
Assignments, quizzes and tutorial participation
Course enquiries
Doctor Peter Ellerton (Semester 2, St Lucia, In person)
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
An introduction to ethics and associated philosophical issues. Drawing on classical and contemporary ethical theories, this course introduces basic concepts and techniques of moral reasoning, raises critical questions, and encourages students to develop their own ideas and to understand the role of ethical thinking in everyday life. Topics include: justice, liberty and paternalism, democracy, environmentalism, feminism, cultural relativism, psychological egoism, duty and obligation, rights, and human and non-human animal experimentation. This course may not run if there are fewer than 20 enrolments.
