This unit addresses philosophical issues concerning how we should live our lives. It surveys theories of which goals are good and which actions are right. Students will gain an overview of philosophical approaches to questions like: must we act for the greater good, or is it ok to show a special concern for our friends; Can we be justified in harming some people to help others; Can small benefits to many people justify imposing a great loss on a few; Is there an objective fact about what is morally right, or is morality subjective or relative?
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Philosophy |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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12 credit points at 1000 level in Philosophy |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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PHIL3655 |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Samuel Shpall, sam.shpall@sydney.edu.au |
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