Environmental Ethics

Environmental Ethics

The rise of consumerism, globalisationThe wealth of nations – Adam SmithCircles of interest – examples. Deep ecology, shallow ecologyDifferent approaches: anthropocentric, earth centred, theocentricApplication of ethical theories Guest lecture: Peter Baron....
Capital Punishment

Capital Punishment

Core issuesApplication of ethical theoriesevaluation Approx 15 hours of guided learning, part completed.
Animal Ethics

Animal Ethics

Use of animals as food, intensive farmingUse of animals in scientific procedures cloning etcBlood sportsAnimals as a source of organs for transplantsApplication of ethical theoriesCore principles for decision making Approx 15 hours of guided learning, part...
Virtue Ethics

Virtue Ethics

Aristotle. Nicomachean EthicsCharacter-based ethics, purpose, function argument, eudaimonia, happiness,Moral virtue, intellectual virtue, habit, doctrine of the mean. Excellence.Application to practical ethicsEvaluation Approx 15 hours of guided learning, part...