Topics in Moral Psychology (PHIL40003)

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Overview

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This subject explores various issues in the psychology of morals, paying particular attention to the relation between moral psychology and meta-ethics. Specific topics for discussion may include: autonomy and responsibility, recent feminist work on moral psychology, the role of emotion in moral psychology, values and the self, and the feminised versus the Kantian sublime.

Intended learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to: 

  • Develop a sophisticated understanding of the chosen topic
  • Critically engage with the literature on the issues discussed
  • Develop and defend your own position with respect to the core themes of the subject.

Generic skills

Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:

  • Think critically
  • Analyse and evaluate concepts, theories, and arguments
  • Develop and present arguments for or against a position
  • Consider multiple viewpoints and arguments for those viewpoints
  • Articulate ideas, concepts, and interpretations with clarity and coherence
  • Engage in critical reflection, synthesis, and evaluation of research-based and scholarly literature.

 

Last updated: 4 March 2025