This course offers an advanced approach to ethics or social and political philosophy, suitable for students who have a background in this area and who may be interested in continuing into 4th year Honours. What is taught will change from year to year with the topic for 2024 being 'Ethics of Climate Change'.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- examine and describe accurately the major philosophical issues relating to ethics and justice covered in the course;
- state and critically evaluate the most important arguments for and against the main philosophical positions discussed in the course, analysing their core concepts, assumptions, and implications;
- develop detailed and well-structured written arguments for conclusions concerning two of the topics covered by the course; and
- engage in well-reasoned oral discussion and debate on the topics covered by the course.
Indicative Assessment
- 2 x (2,250 word) essays (80) [LO 1,2,3]
- Preparation and participation - submission of weekly reading notes (20) [LO 1,2,4]
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Workload
130 hours of total student learning time made up from:
a) 36 hours of weekly seminars (3 hours per week for 12 weeks); and
b) 94 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Not applicable
Majors
Minors
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 14
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8012 | 21 Jul 2025 | 28 Jul 2025 | 31 Aug 2025 | 24 Oct 2025 | In Person | N/A |
