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Archived Version 2020 - 2021
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Description This module examines a range of contemporary ethical issues and challenges affecting various aspects of life and society in a systematic manner. The module explores key debates and arguments about everyday broad ethical questions such as: Should we always tell the truth? Is cheating always wrong? Can stealing ever be justified? The module will also focus on ethical issues that emerge in the area of business and the economy, the environment and sustainability, science and technology, warfare and terrorism, crime and punishment, information technology and social media. Diverse normative assumptions and backgrounds that informed ethical issues are analysed and examined from the perspective of competing ethical theories and principles. Course participants are given the opportunity to reflect on a number of ethical concerns in a critical way to enable them to further their skills of ethical analysis and discernment. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. LO1 Display a critical awareness of a broad range of contemporary ethical issues that affect society and organisations. 2. Identify and formulate the main questions and arguments that are aligned with these ethical issues and have a sensitivity to the complexity of some issues. 3. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of such issues and discussions that is informed by an ethical perspective. 4. Develop their skills of applying and analysing a range of issues from various ethical theories, principles and positions. 5. Continue to self-evaluate and take responsibility for continuing academic and professional development within the field of ethics. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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