PHL3350 - Moral Psychology

Leader: TBA

Offered

Not offered in 2007

Synopsis

Are we ever morally responsible for what we do? In the first part of this course we will draw out and examine the philosophical implications of ordinary assumptions about free agency, reasons for action, and responsibility for action. In the second part we will consider the impact of certain conditions, for example addiction, oppression, or mental illness, on free agency and moral responsibility. www.arts.monash.edu.au/phil/undergraduate/

Assessment

Two short exercises (850 words each): 40%
Research essay (2800 words): 60%

Contact hours

2 hour (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week

Prerequisites

PHL2150 and another second-year Philosophy unit.