The Right and the Good unit (HPH207)

Introduction

We are all constantly faced with moral questions and questions about human values more generally, but what is morality and what are the foundations of human values? On what grounds do we and should we, base our decisions about morality and values? What is it that makes some actions right and others wrong? What is moral goodness? And what is goodness more generally? This unit studies different approaches to these questions and a select number of theories central to moral philosophy and value theory.

Summary

Unit name	The Right and the Good
Unit code	HPH207
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Humanities and Social Sciences
Discipline	Philosophy
Coordinator	Doctor David Coady
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Display specialist understanding of the historical context and content of debates and positions within moral philosophy and value theory more generally.
• Apply understanding of social, cultural or political implications of philosophical debates and positions within moral philosophy and/or value theory more generally.
• Apply disciplinary skills of critical analysis and construction and clear communication with flexibility and creativity to identify and solve problems.
• Demonstrate a constructively critical attitude to belief formation and an appreciation of the synoptic goal of understanding and judgement.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

25 credit points at Introductory level or higher

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	On campus Online lecture (1 hour) Weekly seminar (1 hour) Weekly tutorial (1 hour) Off campus Weekly lecture (1 hour) Weekly online discussion (equivalent of 2 hours)
Assessment	Presentation (10%)|Tutorial participation (10%)|Essay (40%)|Take-home exam (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Refer to MyLO for details.
Recommended	Refer to MyLO for details.

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