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Ethics Through Time

Key information

  • Module code:

    4AAT1953

  • Level:

    4

  • Semester:

      Spring

  • Credit value:

    15

Module description

This module offers students the opportunity to trace the development of ethical thought through the ages. It enables students to engage with prominent ethical thinkers from various philosophical and religious traditions and to explore the specific context that their ideas emerged. By engaging with specific moral dilemmas, it will be possible to critically reflect on how historical ethical thought continues to shape ethics as we understand it today.

The course is structured around broad themes and debates in the history of ethical thought. These can be illustrated by different thinkers, from any religious or secular tradition across the globe, depending on the expertise of the tutor.

For more information please refer to the module description.

Assessment details

One 90 minute examination (100%)

Teaching pattern

Weekly two-hour lectures.

Subject areas

Department

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