PHL3370

Contemporary moral problems

(ART)

Karen Green and Jeanette Kennett

8 points + 2 hours per week + Second semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: PHL2150 and another 8-point second-year philosophy subject, or permission

Synopsis: Problems in ethical theory including death, harm, discrimination, autonomy, ethical epistemology and metaphysics. Problems in moral practice including pornography, prostitution, sexual harassment, contraception, and foetal destruction, colonisation, AIDS and sexuality.

Assessment: Two essays (3000 words each) or essay and exam (3 hours): 50% each