PHL210 Birth, Death, Love and Sex (8)

In this subject we think philosophically about some of the biggest practical issues that give shape to peoples lives. Examples include the following: Should you have children? Should you fear death? Should you get married? What forms of sex are morally permissible?

No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2020.

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

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to demonstrate a significant degree of understanding of philosophical techniques of analysis and argument;
  • be able to demonstrate a significant degree of understanding of the practice of addressing ethical problems; and
  • be able to apply their skills of analysis and argument and their understanding of theories to the clarification and resolution of the particular practical moral problems/issues addressed in the Syllabus.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Applications: Practical moral problems/issues concerning the beginning of human life, the end of human life, entering into and maintaining loving relationships with others, entering into and maintaining sexual relationships with others.
  • Philosophical Theory: The analysis and evaluation of philosophical arguments concerning the practical problems addressed.

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: October 2020. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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