PHIL3606 Issues in Moral and Political Philosophy

Professor Craig Taylor

2016

4.5

1 x 1-hour lecture weekly
1 x 1-hour tutorial weekly

9 units from second level PHIL, POLI, PSYC, LEGL, LLAW topics

This topic will examine the most significant current issues in moral and political philosophy. Issues to be discussed will include: In moral philosophy, cognitivism versus non-cognitivism and/or objectivism versus subjectivism in ethics; questions to do with moral motivation; and the nature of moral reasons. In political philosophy, the issues will include the nature of justice, various versions of egalitarianism and the problems associated with multi-culturalism and difference.

This topic aims to introduce students to:

the most significant current problems in moral philosophy, particularly in meta-ethics and moral psychology
the most significant current issues and theories in political philosophy

On completion of this topic students will be able to:

explain the various positions and theories discussed in meta-ethics, moral psychology and contemporary political philosophy
critically assess the above position and theories
write lucidly on the arguments and issues discussed in this topic

Key dates and timetable

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