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Topics in Practical Philosophy - PHI00019M
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching cycle |
|---|---|
| A | Spring Term 2017-18 |
Module aims
- To consider some key issues raised by philosophers concerning normative and political theory
- To encourage students to engage philosophically with the issues and offer their own critical reflections
- To enhance philosophical skills of argument and debate through seminar discussion and written work
Module learning outcomes
Subject content
- Topics central in current debates in normative and political theory
- How the concerns of moral and political philosophy relate to those of other philosophical disciplines
- How moral and political philosophy applies to contemporary issues in practical ethics
Academic and graduate skills
To improve their philosophical skills of argument and debate through seminar discussion and written work
Other learning outcomes (if applicable)
Reflection on the role and relevance of ethical theory for moral and political thought
Assessment
| Task | Length | % of module mark |
|---|---|---|
| Essay/coursework Essay |
N/A | 100 |
Special assessment rules
None
Reassessment
| Task | Length | % of module mark |
|---|---|---|
| Essay/coursework Essay |
N/A | 100 |
Module feedback
Written feedback 6 weeks after submission for summative work and within two weeks for formative
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