CHB4101

Ethics (12 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Justin Oakley

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2003 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2003 (OCL)
Clayton Second semester 2003 (OCL)
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2004 (OCL)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (OCL)

Synopsis: This unit aims to provide students with a basic understanding of ethical theory as a foundation for their studies in bioethics. It deals with developments in meta-ethics since Hume, and with the three main traditional perspectives in normative ethics: utilitarianism, Kantianism, and virtue ethics.

Assessment: Essay (2000 words): 20% + Essay (4000 words): 50% + Take-home exam (2500 words): 30% + Distance Education students are also required to keep a journal, recording their work for each topic.

Contact Hours: 3 hour seminar per week