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
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2022-23 Level 7 FHEQ First Semester 30

Aims

This module introduces current issues in ethics, philosophy of religion and practical philosophy, as considered by current staff actively researching them. This research-led module serves both to introduce students with no previous detailed knowledge of the areas studied to such issues, and to show how active researchers approach them while actively engaging students themselves in research methodology and practices. The module thus functions both as a research-preparation module and a module for consolidating knowledge in these areas of philosophy.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Students will gain an appreciation of recent developments in ethics, philosophy of religion and practical philosophy.

(LO2) Students will improve their understanding of philosophical research in the areas of ethics, religion and practical philosophy.

(LO3) Students will improve their ability to research a philosophical topic.

(S1) Research skills.

(S2) Comprehension of abstract ideas and arguments.

(S3) Application of abstract ideas and arguments to ethical, religious and other practical issues.

(S4) Exposition of philosophical theories and arguments.

(S5) Construction and analysis of philosophical theories and arguments.

Syllabus
 

The topics vary depending on the research interests of the staff teaching on the module. Two 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.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching method: Tutorial
Description: Two-hour seminar each week led by tutors with occasional (formatively assessed) student presentations.
Schedule directed student hours: 22
Unscheduled directed student hours: 278
Attendance recorded: Yes
Notes: Description of how self-directed learning hours may be used: Reading, researching, listening to podcasts, watching videos, discussing, writing.

a) mixed, hybrid delivery, with social distancing on campus: in-person seminars

(b) fully online delivery and assessment: on-line seminars

(c) standard on campus delivery with minimal social distancing: in-person seminars

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours     20

     2

 22
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 278
TOTAL HOURS 300

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Peer-Review: Marking Past Work  0    15       
Assessed essay  0    85       

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.