MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Arts Undergraduate Handbook 1996

Published by Monash University

Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996

(iii) Morality and objectivity

Dirk Baltzly and Jeanette Kennett

Synopsis Is moral practice essentially a sham, based on hypocrisy, or can we objectively justify both our moral beliefs and our moral motivations? These questions are to be the subject of this unit. We will examine the relationship between morality and religion, self-interest, the natural human disposition to be sympathetic and the capacity to engage in rational reflection.

Assessment Essay (1200 words): 25% + Examination: 25%

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