Introductory Philosophy: Moral and Political Philosophy unit (HPH104)

Introduction

This unit introduces students to moral and political philosophy. Drawing on a range of topics, themes, and methods, this unit explores foundational questions within both moral and political philosophy. As such, this unit provides an introduction to philosophy, the world’s oldest academic discipline, and will help students develop their capacity for critical reflection upon the nature of the human condition. This unit complements HPH105 Introductory Philosophy: Knowledge and Reality, but can be taken independently of that unit.

Summary

Unit name	Introductory Philosophy: Moral and Political Philosophy
Unit code	HPH104
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Humanities and Social Sciences
Discipline	Philosophy
Coordinator	Doctor Graham Wood
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• demonstrate knowledge of concepts, principles, and methods central to moral and political philosophy
• apply knowledge of concepts, principles and methods central to moral and political philosophy
• apply philosophical skills, such as basic argument analysis, reconstruction, and presentation
• display a constructively critical attitude to belief formation as part of the formation of a philosophical attitude and identity with relation to questions of moral and political philosophy

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

HPH101 Philosophy 1: Ethics

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	On campus Weekly online lecture (1 hour) Weekly seminar (1 hour) Weekly tutorial (1 hour) Off campus Weekly online lecture (1 hour) Weekly online discussions (equivalent 2 hours)
Assessment	500 word essay preparation task (10%)|Quizzes (10%)|Tutorial participation (20%)|1000 word essay (30%)|Take home exam (30%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Information about readings is available in MyLO.
Recommended	Information about readings is available in MyLO.

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