MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS
Arts Undergraduate Handbook 1996
Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia
Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
PHL1070
Philosophy: life, death and morality
6 points + 3 hours per week + First semester + Caulfield/Peninsula
Aubrey Townsend and others
Synopsis The subject is made up of two components. (i) `Reason and
argument'. This part of the subject will be concerned with the appraisal of
reasons and arguments that may be used in defence of various beliefs and
policies. Its objective is to develop skills in argument and critical
reasoning. (ii) `Moral issues'. This part of the subject will examine some
major controversies concerning life and death issues. The content will be
similar to that for the `Contemporary moral issues' component of PHL1010.
Assessment For (i), three exercises and a test: 33% + For (ii), an
essay, two exercises and a test: 66%
Prescribed texts
- Singer P Practical ethics 2nd edn, CUP, 1993
Recommended reading
- Glover J Causing death and saving lives Penguin
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