Experiments in Ethics - PHILO309 (2023)

The paper uses thought experiments to introduce students to central issues in contemporary moral philosophy. The issues may include: What makes an action right? Are there any absolute duties? Is morality entirely subjective? Is it possible to have moral knowledge? How can we be sure our moral judgments are right?

Paper Information

Points: 15.0
Prerequisite(s): Students must have completed at least one philosophy paper at the 100 or 200 level.
Internal assessment / examination: 100:0
Restriction(s): PHIL309

Trimesters and Locations

Occurrence Code When taught Where taught
23B (HAM)B Trimester : 10 Jul 2023 - 5 Nov 2023 Hamilton
PHILO309-23B (HAM) is offered in a FLEXI mode. No online elements of this paper require student engagement at specific times / days.

Timetabled Lectures for Experiments in Ethics (PHILO309)

DayStartEndRoomDates
Mon11:00 AM1:00 PMK.B.07Jul 10 - Oct 15
Wed2:00 PM3:00 PMK.B.07Jul 10 - Oct 15

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Indicative Fees for Experiments in Ethics (PHILO309)

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23B (HAM) $824 $3503
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Paper Outlines for Experiments in Ethics (PHILO309)

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Additional Information

Available Subjects:  Ethics | Philosophy

Other available years: Experiments in Ethics - PHILO309 (2024) , Experiments in Ethics - PHILO309 (2022) , Experiments in Ethics - PHILO309 (2021) , Experiments in Ethics - PHILO309 (2020) , Experiments in Ethics - PHILO309 (2019)

Paper details current as of : 28 September 2023 10:31am
Indicative fees current as of : 30 September 2023 4:30am

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