CHB5207 - Ethical issues in professional life
12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL
Postgraduate Faculty of Arts
Leader(s): Justin Oakley
Offered
Not offered in 2009
Synopsis
This unit examines some fundamental ethical issues in professional life, and the moral foundations of professional obligations. The unit begins by introducing the three main ethical theories - Kantianism, utilitarianism, and virtue ethics - and explains how each theory characteristically approaches issues in professional ethics. It moves on to examine euthanasia and the medical and nursing professions; zealous advocacy and the legal profession; and social justice and business professionals. It also deals with whistle-blowing and some issues in the moral psychology of professional roles.
For further information, please see: http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/bioethics/pgrad/units/chb5207.php
Assessment
Written work: 60% (6000 words)
Take home exam: 40%
Contact hours
2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week
Additional information on this unit is available from the faculty at:
http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/bioethics/pgrad/units/chb5207.php