PHL412 Advanced Ethics (8)

This subject will provide an in-depth understanding of some central issues and debates in theoretical and applied ethics. The subject explores what is fundamentally characteristic of, and at issue between, consequentialist, deontic and agent-based ethical theories. Various practical and applied implications of the ideas and values that underpin and motivate our different ethical views are examined in detail.

No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2019.

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Enrolment Restrictions

Entry requiring special approval from the subject co-ordinator

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to demonstrate an advanced understanding of what characterises and contrasts our major ethical theories
  • be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the theoretical landscape in normative ethics
  • have a welldeveloped understanding of core ideas and values that ground or arise from our ethical theorising and practice
  • be able to assess and apply different and conflicting ethical claims in practical affairs
  • have developed a good theoretical understanding of the different and conflicting views about the nature of ethical reasons
  • be well prepared for further study in philosophical ethics

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

- Normative Ethics and Impartiality - Theories of Rightness and Value - Consequentialist Theories - Deontic Theories - Agent-based Theories - Autonomy and Integrity - Deontic Constraints - Actions, Agents and Reasons - Objective and Subjective Moral Criteria - Moral Worth - Regulative Moral Ideals - Morality and Personal Relations - Professional Role Morality

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The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2019. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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