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PY4635 Contemporary Moral Theory

Academic year(s): 2015-2016

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: TBC

This module aims to provide a critical appreciation of the main contemporary moral theories. It provides an in-depth examination of consequentialism – the view that one should always act so as to bring about the most good – as well as objections to the view and its main alternatives: e.g., Aristotelianism, feminist ethics, Kantianism.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact:

Scheduled learning hours: 33

Guided independent study hours: 267

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews:

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Personnel

Module teaching staff: TBC