PHL1070

Philosophy: Life, Death and Morality (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Monima Chadha

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2004 (OCL)
Gippsland First semester 2004 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2004 (ESP-TC)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (OCL)
Clayton Summer 2004 (OCL)
Caulfield First semester 2005 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2005 (OCL)
Gippsland First semester 2005 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2005 (ESP-TC)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (OCL)
Clayton Summer 2005 (OCL)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On completing this subject students will have an understanding of some central issues in applied ethics and of the role philosophy can play in clarifying the discussion of them. They will have acquired some understanding of the nature and methods of philosophical inquiry, and an enhanced capacity for critical reasoning and rigorous thought.

Assessment: Essay (1200 words): 20% + Five exercises (covering both parts of the course): 40% + Examination (2 hours): 40%

Contact Hours: 3 hours (1 x 1 hour lecture and 1 x 2 hour seminar) per week

Prohibitions: PHL1010