Introduction to Ethics (PHIL1013)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
History,Philos,Religion&Class
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
2L 1T
Incompatible
PD113, PD713, PD785, PHIL1001, PHIL1130, PHIL1140, PHIL7113
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. The basic concepts and techniques of moral reasoning will be introduced, along with some of the major moral theories. Particular policy issues in which ethical reasoning plays a crucial role will be examined, such as justice, paternalism, globalization and international aid, and bioethics. Challenges to moral reasoning such as cultural relativism and psychological egoism will also be examined. This course may not run if there are fewer than 20 enrolments.
