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Philosophy, Politics and Economics (ARTS10004)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5Not available in 2025
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This subject will provide a foundation in ethical, political, and economic methodologies that will be brought to bear on the analysis and evaluation of the processes and institutions that shape society. Areas of major public debate concerning justice and the distribution of resources will be examined from the perspective of philosophy, politics and economics, with experts from these fields helping to develop the skills to understand and respond to the challenges in creating a healthy, just society. In particular, we will consider the nature of justice and its relation to equality and freedom; the features and morality of a free market; how we should distribute health resources; the ethics of climate change; and what moral obligations we have to the wellbeing of those in other countries.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:
- Appreciate how the theoretical insights and methodological tools of all three disciplines can be applied to the analysis of complex issues
- Interpret the links between the disciplines, as well as the way in which their perspectives can both cohere and conflict
- Examine some of the main traditional and contemporary theories within the disciplines of philosophy, politics and economics
- Evaluate the role of the market in modern society from an economic and philosophical standpoint
- Define different principles that are relevant to thinking about social justice.
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: 8 November 2024