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NFQ level 9 Credit Rating 10
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description

Intimate acquaintance with some of the major primary ethics texts leads to a better understanding of and more confidence in dealing with ethical issues in general. The purpose of this module is to introduce students to a selection of classic texts in the field of ethics thereby providing a more in-depth examination of the texts that are at the source of the major ethical theories covered in Eth5A (Introduction to Ethics). Students are invited to study and discuss excerpts of original texts crucial for the development of the main ethical theories. In this way, they broaden their understanding of contemporary ethics and its historical development. In addition, students enhance their skills in critical reading and assessing ethical theories. Attendance, active contribution to classes and engagement in discussions are expected. Finally, students are encouraged to examine one particular issue in depth in a paper.

Learning Outcomes




Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture2No Description
Assignment Completion7No Description
Class Presentation10Preparation
Independent Study12.1Reading and assignments
Online activity5No Description
Total Workload: 36.1

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% Examination Weight%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement
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
Unavailable
Indicative Reading List

  • Plato: 0, Protagoras, http://classics.mit.edu/Plato/protagoras.html,
  • Aristotle: 0, Nicomachean Ethics, http://classics.mit.edu/Aristotle/nicomachaen.html,
  • John Locke: 0, Second Treatise of Government, http://www.earlymoderntexts.com/assets/pdfs/locke1689a.pdf,
  • Immanuel Kant: 0, Groundwork of the Metaphysic of Morals, http://www.earlymoderntexts.com/assets/pdfs/kant1785.pdf,
  • Jeremy Bentham: 0, An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation, http://www.earlymoderntexts.com/assets/pdfs/bentham1780.pdf,
  • Mary Wollstonecraft: 0, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, http://www.earlymoderntexts.com/assets/pdfs/wollstonecraft1792.pdf,
  • John Stuart Mill: 0, Utilitarianism, http://www.earlymoderntexts.com/assets/pdfs/mill1863.pdf,
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