INT2920 - The ethics of global conflict

Leader(s): Rob Sparrow

Offered

Caulfield First semester 2009 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2009 (Day)
South Africa First semester 2009 (Day)

Synopsis

When, if ever, is warfare justified? What about humanitarian intervention? What about violent revolution and terrorism? Why should civilians be protected in conflict? This unit will introduce students to theoretical approaches to the ethics of conflict that will allow them to answer these difficult questions. It will also serve to introduce students to basic ideas in moral and political philosophy. No background in philosophy is required: merely an interest in rational argument applied to global conflict.

Assessment

Written work: 80% (3500 words)
Test: 20%

Contact hours

One 2-hour lecture and one 1-hour tutorial per week

Prerequisites

A first year sequence in International Studies, Philosophy, or Bioethics.

Prohibitions

INT3920

Additional information on this unit is available from the faculty at:

http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/philosophy/ugrad/units/int2920.php