The Nature of Moral Understanding (U04149)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : PPL-3-U04149

The central question with which this course is concerned is: what is the nature of the understanding someone has when they engage with their moral concerns. These moral concerns are considered to arise in relatively ordinary situations of the kinds presented in life, literature and film. These situations include decisions about what to do, wondering how to live, questions of whether one is under a moral obligation, contemplation of shame or guilt.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : One of Philosophy 2A or 2B

Variants

? This course has variants for part year visiting students, as follows

The Nature of Moral Understanding (VS1) (Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2))
The Nature of Moral Understanding (VS1) (Not being delivered)

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Philosophy, (School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences, Schedule I)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
23/09/2008	11:10	13:00			Dugald Stewart Building, Room 3.11

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	11:10	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

To develop further the philosophical skills, and to extend as well as deepen thknowledge, acquired in previous philosophy courses.

Assessment Information

This course will be assessed by a single essay (less than 2500 words) due mid-way through the course and by a final exam administered in May. The first element will count for 30 per cent of the course mark and the latter element will count for 70 per cent.