Topics in Moral Psychology

Subject 161-432 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Undergraduate
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This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: A 2-hour lecture/seminar per week
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Prerequisites: Admission to the postgraduate diploma or fourth-year honours in philosophy.
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Coordinator

Dr Keren Jones
Subject Overview:

The subject examines recent philosophical developments in the study of the psychology of moral agents. Topics to be covered may include: (1) the nature of rationality; (2) the nature of autonomy; (3) recent feminist contributions to moral psychology; (4) the relation between values and the self; (5) the role of emotion in moral psychology; (6) the relevance of moral psychology to other areas of philosophy such as metaethics.

Assessment: A 5000-word essay 100% (due at the end of semester).
Prescribed Texts: Prescribed Texts:A booklet of readings will be made available by the department.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

  • develop skills in constructing arguments and assessing their strength;

  • improve their ability to develop and defend their own position with regard to complex theoretical issues;

  • have learnt to present complex ideas clearly.
Related Course(s): Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Philosophy)

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