Module Details |
| The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
| Title | RELIGION, ETHICS AND PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY | ||
| Code | PHIL704 | ||
| Coordinator |
Dr D Hill Philosophy Djhill@liverpool.ac.uk |
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| Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
| Session 2019-20 | Level 7 FHEQ | First Semester | 30 |
Aims |
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This module introduces current issues in ethics, philosophy of religion and practical philosophy, as considered by academics who are actively researching them. The module serves both to introduce students with no previous detailed know of the areas studied to such issues and to show how active researchers approach them. The module thus functions both as a research preparation module and module for consolidating knowledge in these areas of philosophy. |
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Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Students will gain an appreciation of recent developments in ethics, philosophy of religion and practical philosophy. |
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(LO2) Students will improve their understanding of philosophical research in the areas of ethics, religion and practical philosophy. |
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(LO3) Students will improve their ability to research a philosophical topic. |
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(S1) Research skills. |
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(S2) Comprehension of abstract ideas and arguments. |
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(S3) Application of abstract ideas and arguments to ethical, religious and other practical issues. |
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(S4) Exposition of philosophical theories and arguments. |
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(S5) Construction and analysis of philosophical theories and arguments. |
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Syllabus |
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The topics vary depending on the research interests of the staff teaching on the module. Three members of staff teach on the module each year. Reading and other relevant material is posted to VITAL before each staff member's segment of the module. |
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Seminar |
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Teaching Schedule |
| Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
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22 |
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| Private Study | 278 | ||||||
| TOTAL HOURS | 300 | ||||||
Assessment |
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| EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
| CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Penalty for late submission |
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| Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. | 6,000 words | 100 | ||||
Recommended Texts |
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| Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. | |