PHIL 7006 - Advanced Topics in Value Theory

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2023

This course provides an advanced approach to a selected topic of current research significance in value theory and practical philosophy. The fields are broadly construed to include ethics, aesthetics, metaethics, moral psychology, decision theory, social and political philosophy, and the history of these topics. Annually, different staff members with expertise in various fields of philosophical inquiry will lead small groups of students through carefully devised curricula on a selected topic. Through the seminars and the written assessment students will acquire a sound understanding of the selected topic and the central points of controversy, and will be supported in constructing rigorous arguments to support one or more key philosophical claims concerning the topic.

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Course Details

Course Code	PHIL 7006
Course	Advanced Topics in Value Theory
Coordinating Unit	Philosophy
Term	Semester 1
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	6
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Assessment	Extended Essay 70%, Detailed Essay Plan 20% participation and preparation 10%

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Antony Eagle

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 a detailed and high-level understanding of a particular topic in value theory and practical philosophy.
Identify, analyse, and evaluate relevant philosophical texts to construct arguments and produce, with support, independent philosophical research.
Communicate effectively in a range of formats (but particularly through the production of extended written texts) and to demonstrate a thorough grasp of the scholarly conventions of the discipline of philosophy.
Develop a critical, self-reflective approach to the study of philosophy, which acknowledges methodological issues in philosophical inquiry and is sensitive to the consequences and prevalence of philosophical disagreement.
Demonstrate proficiency in the use of a range of contemporary technologies to conduct research, communicate results and communicate with others.

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Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.	1,2,4
Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.	2,3,4
Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.	3,5
Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.	3,4,5
Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.	1
Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.	4

Learning & Teaching Modes

This course is taught in small group seminar. Seminars are structured by an initial presentation of course material and then leading into whole class discussion. Appropriate to the advanced level of the course, students are expected to take high levels of responsibility for their own learning, and to be proactive in class preparation and in facilitatating and enabling class discussion by their own example.

Workload

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

This is a 6 unit course:

Learning Activity	Number of sessions	Duration	Total
Structured learning activities
Seminar	12	3	36
Assessment Tasks
Essay plan	1	24	36
Essay	1	84	126
Active participation	12	0.5	6
Non-contact study/preparation
Seminar preparation	12	2	24
Weekly reading	12	7	84
TOTAL			312

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Learning Activities Summary

Introduction
1. PPE and the Philosophy of Economics
Explanation in Economics
1. Economic Explanation
2. Rational Choice and its Limits
3. Game Theory and Decision Theory
Economic Theory and Observation
1. Causal Explanation and Economic Models
2. Statistics and Experiment in Economics
3. Evidence-Based Policy and Evidence
Ethics, Politics, and Economics
1. Welfare and Well-Being
2. Welfare Economics
3. Markets and Market Failures
4. Inequality and Distributive Justice
Conclusion: Beyond the Individual
1. Social Choice Theory

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Assessment Summary

Task	Type	Due	Weighting	Learning Outcome
Essay plan	formative	Week 10	20%	1,2,4,5
Essay	summative	Week 14	70%	1,2,3,4,5
Active Participation	formative	weeks 1–12	10%	1,2,3,4

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Assessment Detail

MPhil students will prepare a single extended essay on a topic of your choice (70%), preceded by a detailed plan (20%). There is also a participation component (10%).

Submission

All essays, group reports, and weekly discussion answers must be submitted electronically through MyUni. Please do not submit a hard copy of your essay. In this course, essays and reports will be checked with Turnitin.

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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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