Kf230 Ethics

Code 71133

Scope cr 5 - 10

Objectives

The aim is to present the principal concepts, problems and traditions in normative ethics, as well as value and norm theories and their practical applications.

Prerequisites

Study units Kf110, Kf120 and Kf131

Mode of assessment

Lecture courses with examinations, and/or a written report on a theme using sources agreed with the supervisor and/or book examination in a faculty examination.

Subunits

Literature examinations

Teacher / Contact person

Prof. Timo Airaksinen

Courses

Literature

Compulsory part, 5 credits: Complete both a and b:

a)

  • Timmons M: Moral Theory (3 credits)

b)

  • Darwall S: Philosophical Ethics (2 credits).

For supplementary readings, please see the subunit Kf230 Ethics, Supplementary part.

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