Social Ethics (PHIL7214)
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
1 Tutorial hour
Incompatible
PD214, PD735, PHIL2140
Assessment methods
Essay, take-home exam, class quiz, seminar presentation, tutorial attendance and participation
Course enquiries
This course is not currently offered, please contact the school or faculty of your program.
Course description
The application of philosophical reasoning to issues such as abortion, euthanasia, environment, animals, sexuality, sexual and racial discrimination, affirmative action, paternalism and risk, war and terrorism, environment, world hunger. The course aims to promote critical reflection upon the structure, norms, ideals & practices of our society.