Hobart, Launceston, Online
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
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | Semester 1 |
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| Launceston | Semester 1 |
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| Online | Semester 1 |
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- Key:
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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| Semester 1 | 23/2/2025 | 24/3/2025 | 13/4/2025 | 31/5/2025 |
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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
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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| 091701 | $2,124.00 | $996.00 | not applicable | $2,142.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
25 credit points at Introductory level or higherTeaching
| 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) |
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| 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. |
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| Recommended | Refer to MyLO for details. |
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