ETH401 Ethics and Social Welfare (8)
Enrolment Restriction: BSocSci(Social Welfare)(Honours) students only
This subject explores the relationship between ethical theory, ethical principles, and social welfare. The conflict between personal and professional values and the legal and organisational context of practice will be considered. The ethics of intervention and issues of autonomy, paternalism and coercion will be studied. The subject will conclude with a discussion of moral risk, responsibility and accountability.