W7222
Moral Philosophy
The unit Moral Philosophy will introduce students to fundamental questions and debates in moral philosophy, including some reference to ethical issues and approaches that are relevant to Christian Ethics or Moral Theology. Within the SCD curriculum, it is an elective unit and forms part of a Major in Philosophy.
Study Level |
Undergraduate |
|---|---|
Discipline |
Humanities in the Christian Tradition |
Sub Discipline |
Philosophy |
Credit Points |
9 |
Prerequisites |
W7110 Ancient and Early Medieval Philosophy or W7112 Medieval and Early Modern Philosophy |
Exclusions |
Nil |
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this unit students will be able to:
- Compare and contrast at least two major ethical theories
- Critically analyse relevant philosophical texts
- Identify the role of intention in the ethical evaluation of human acts
- Explain the connections between philosophical accounts of human action, moral virtue, and natural law
- Engage with contemporary moral issues in a philosophically-informed way.