University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: 1

Availability restrictions: Not automatically available to General Degree students

Planned timetable: To be confirmed.

This module is an introduction to contemporary developments in the overlap between moral, political and social philosophy and public policy. It may explore debates on a number of issues such as just war theory, global distributive justice, education and welfare, arts and culture, environment and bioethics. In 2013-14, the module will address the topic of global justice, focusing on the nature and foundations of human rights, in particular on the status and moral implications of a human right to subsistence. It will also address contemporary developments in just war theory and environmental ethics.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass PY1012

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 x 2-hour lecture and 1 x 1-hour seminar.

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%


Re-assessment: Coursework = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr E Ashford
Module teaching staff: Prof Tim Mulgan
Module coordinator email ea10@st-andrews.ac.uk

Intended learning outcomes

• Draw on a good critical understanding of very different approaches that have been taken in moral theorising about topics in global justice
• Analyse and critically evaluate arguments on these issues
• Articulate and offer a well-reasoned defence of their own views on them
• Critically reflect on arguments and positions of great significance in contemporary debates on global justice