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PHIL11-121: Ethics and the Good Life

Description

How do we navigate the complex landscape of moral choices and societal norms? What insights can we glean from influential thinkers who have grappled with these questions throughout history? This subject will help you develop your moral point of view, challenge your perspectives, broaden your intellectual horizons, and provide a deeper understanding of the cultural and ethical values that shape our world. You will have the opportunity to visit the Gold Coast's Home of the Arts (HOTA) and be a part of the Movie Review Club to discuss ethical and life-matters as presented in select films with a panel of academics. 

Subject details

Type: Undergraduate Subject
Code: PHIL11-121
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Faculty of Society and Design
Semesters offered:
  • September 2024 [Standard Offering]
  • January 2025 [Standard Offering]
  • September 2025 [Standard Offering]
Credit: 10
Study areas:
  • International Relations, Politics, and Arts
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2024: $5,730.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $5,990.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Evaluate complex moral choices and societal norms through the insights of influential thinkers throughout history.
  2. Analyse and challenge personal perspectives on cultural and ethical values.
  3. Develop a well-informed moral point of view and broaden understandings of the philosophical study of the good life.
  4. Reflect on the relevance of historical and contemporary ethical issues to personal and societal contexts.
  5. Apply philosophical tools and methods to enhance and deepen their academic journey and personal growth.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil

Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for studentsโ€™ lack of prior knowledge.

Restrictions:

Subject dates

Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 14/07/2024
Semester start: 09/09/2024
Subject start: 09/09/2024
Last enrolment: 22/09/2024
Teaching census: 04/10/2024
Withdraw - Financial: 05/10/2024
Withdraw - Academic: 26/10/2024