PHIL 2036 - How Should I Live? Contemporary Ethical Theories

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2015

How should I live my life---morally speaking? One of the key debates in moral philosophy is between consequentialist and deontological answers to this question. In the first part of this course we will examine these two approaches, and look at some of the ways in which they have been developed by contemporary philosophers. In the second part of the course we will step back and look at some more general questions about the nature of morality (questions in so-called "meta-ethics"). How does morality fit into the natural world described by science? Is there such a thing as moral knowledge? How do we acquire it? Can we have evidence for or against a moral claim? What would such evidence look like?

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Course Details

Course Code	PHIL 2036
Course	How Should I Live? Contemporary Ethical Theories
Coordinating Unit	Philosophy
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Prerequisites	At least 12 units of level 1 Arts courses or equivalent, including 3 units in Philosophy
Incompatible	PHIL 2020 or PHIL 3020
Assessment	Essays totalling 5,000 words

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr James Morauta

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Demonstrate an advanced understanding of contemporary philosophical debates on a range of central issues in normative ethics and metaethics.
Analyze and engage critically with contemporary philosophical work on these issues.
Express, develop and defend their own views on these issues, through written work and through constructive discussion with others.
Demonstrate an understanding of the ways in which moral philosophy can be relevant to real-world moral problems.

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Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.	1, 2, 3
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	2, 3
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	3, 4
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	3
A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.	3, 4
An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.	1, 4

Learning & Teaching Modes

This course will be taught by a combination of lectures (two per week) and tutorials (ten over the course of the semester). For full details see the Course Guide, which will be available on the course website on MyUni.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Hours per week	Hours per semester
2 x 1-hour lecture.	24 hours
1 x 1-hour tutorial.	12 hours
4 hours lecture preparation and revision (reading, taking notes, reviewing lectures).	48 hours
2 hours tutorial preparation (reading, taking notes, preparing tutorial questions).	24 hours
4 hours assessment work (research, planning, and writing).	48 hours
13 hours	156 hours

Hours per week are approximate and averaged over the semester. The actual hours required will vary from week to week, and are likely to be higher in the weeks leading up to the submission of an assignment.

Learning Activities Summary

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Assessment Summary

This course will be assessed by two essays, adding up to a combined maximum of 4500 words. There will be penalties for unsatisfactory tutorial attendance. For full details see the Course Guide, which will be available on the course website on MyUni.

Assessment Detail

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Submission

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Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

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