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Moral and Political Philosophy (PHL219) |
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Points: |
4 |
Enrolment Options: |
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external |
Description: |
Moral and political philosophy is about the study of the values, rules and justifications we use in deciding how we should live individually and together with other people. Questions such as: How do we know right from wrong? What makes a person good? and What makes a society just? are explored in light of the diversity of cultures and values, and the unprecedented freedom of choice for some people in a world of increasing inequalities and exploitation of others. |
Contact time: |
Lectures/tutorials: up to 2.5 hours per week. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil. This unit is intended to be accessible to students from all disciplines. |
Used in these Courses: |
Philosophy (BA) |
Used in these Minors: |
Ethics |
Moral and Political Philosophy (PHL419)as for PHL219, except as follows |
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Points: |
4 |
Enrolment Options: |
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external |
Prerequisites: |
Enrolment in Honours or Postgraduate-level course. |
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