PHILO309

Experiments in Ethics

2025

15

300

B Trimester

Hamilton

Students must have completed at least one philosophy paper at the 100 or 200 level.

PHIL309

The paper uses thought experiments to introduce students to central issues in contemporary moral philosophy. The issues may include: What makes an action right? Are there any absolute duties? Is morality entirely subjective? Is it possible to have moral knowledge? How can we be sure our moral judgments are right?

Teaching Periods and Locations
25B (HAM)
Paper outline 		B Trimester :
07 Jul 2025 - 02 Nov 2025 		Hamilton 100% internal assessment

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Timetabled lectures

25B (HAM)
Name Day Time Room Dates
Lecture 1 Mon 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM J.2.18, Hamilton Jun 30 - Oct 5
Lecture 2 Tue 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM MSB.1.15, Hamilton Jul 1 - Oct 5
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Indicative Fees

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Domestic
International
25B (HAM) $898

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25B (HAM) $3,862

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Available subjects

Philosophy

Ethics

Additional information

  • Paper details current as of 7 Aug 2024 01:08am
  • Indicative fees current as of 29 Oct 2024 01:20am