Module: Social Philosophy

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Social Philosophy
Module Code	HD314
School	76
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Eileen Brennan Semester 2: Eileen Brennan Autumn: Eileen Brennan
Module Teachers	Eileen Brennan
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Coursework Only

Description

This module introduces students to: (1) the ideas of key political philosophers including Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau and Mill; and (2) influential works by contemporary theorists such as Rawls, Sandel and Ricoeur. Included among the ideas are: utilitarianism, liberty, rights, obligation, justice and democracy. Rawls’ A Theory of Justice is the principal influential political work to be examined. In this module, students gain familiarity with the texts in which the aforementioned ideas were introduced, debated and further developed. Thus, they acquire a historical, analytical and critical appreciation of what might be termed, the basic concepts of moral and political philosophy

Learning Outcomes

1. be able to analyze and discuss a number of basic concepts in moral and political philosophy;
2. be able to demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of the key debates within political and social philosophy
3. be informed about several major works of moral and political philosophy and understand the social and historical contexts in which they were written
4. be able to write an essay that recognizes the conventions of a distinctly philosophical analysis

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Total Workload: 0

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	n/a	100%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

BAJH	Bachelor of Arts (BAJH)
BAJHI	Bachelor of Arts (BAJHI)
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
IESA	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
IESAO	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)

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