Appied Ethics
- Arts
- 400 level
- 3 credit units
- 175 pages
- 14 units
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of Applied Ethics. It explores the core concepts of ethics, its various branches, and its application to real-world scenarios. The course examines ethical challenges in bioethics, business ethics, and environmental ethics. Students will develop critical thinking skills to analyze ethical dilemmas and make informed decisions. The course aims to equip students with the ability to apply ethical theories and principles to contemporary issues.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 156 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assessments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of PHL432, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
PHL432 · UNIT 1: INTRODUCING APPLIED ETHICS
We have included a list of books that are relevant for every unit. You will gain greatly if you read such books and similar ones on the topics treated. Reading the books will help to build your knowledge and thereby enhance your understanding of the course.
What you should be able to do
- Apply ethical principles in concrete situations
- Identify major ethical challenges
- Make firm decisions in ethical dilemmas
- Understand the major branches of applied ethics
- Analyze contemporary issues in applied ethics
What it prepares you for
- Ethics Officer
- Compliance Manager
- Corporate Social Responsibility Manager
- Policy Analyst
- Legal Consultant
- Healthcare
- Business
- Environmental Conservation
- Government
- Non-profit Organizations
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Bioethical Issues
Unit 4: Stem Cells Research and Therapy
The complex ethical considerations surrounding the use of stem cells from human embryos make this unit particularly challenging.
- Module 2: Bioethical Issues
Unit 5: Cloning
The unit demands a deep understanding of the philosophical and ethical implications of creating a genetic duplicate of a human being.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Ethical Principles and Rights Issues
Unit 1: Introducing Applied Ethics · 2 hours
Read the unit introduction to understand the scope of applied ethics.. Define ethics and differentiate it from other disciplines.. Identify and explain the types of ethics: normative, meta-ethics, and applied ethics..
- Week 2Module 1: Ethical Principles and Rights Issues
Unit 2: Human Rights to Life · 2 hours
Examine the concept of human rights and its significance.. Discuss the positive and negative concepts of the right to life.. Analyze the foundation of human rights to life based on dignity..
- Week 3Module 1: Ethical Principles and Rights Issues
Unit 3: Terrorism · 2 hours
Define terrorism and differentiate it from related terms like sabotage and freedom fighting.. Explore the causes of terrorism and its various forms.. Analyze the arguments against terrorism and its moral implications..
- Week 4Module 1: Ethical Principles and Rights Issues
Unit 4: War · 2 hours
Define war and understand the realist support for war.. Analyze the pacifist opposition to war and the just war theory.. Examine the justice for going to war and the justice in the conduct of war..
- Week 5Module 2: Bioethical Issues
Unit 1: Euthanasia · 2 hours
Define euthanasia and differentiate its types: active, passive, voluntary, non-voluntary, and involuntary.. Explore the practice of euthanasia around the world.. Analyze the moral arguments for and against euthanasia..
- Week 6Module 2: Bioethical Issues
Unit 2: Suicide · 2 hours
Define suicide and differentiate its types: positive, negative, rational, irrational, and physician-assisted.. Explore the historical positions of philosophers on suicide.. Analyze the moral arguments for and against suicide..
- Week 7Module 2: Bioethical Issues
Unit 3: Abortion · 2 hours
Define abortion and differentiate its types.. Explore the historical traditions surrounding abortion.. Analyze the reasons that influence women's choice of abortion..
- Week 8Module 2: Bioethical Issues
Unit 4: Stem Cells Research and Therapy · 2 hours
Understand stem cell research and therapy.. Differentiate the types of stem cells: totipotent, pluripotent, and multipotent.. Analyze the arguments for and against stem cell research and therapy..
- Week 9Module 2: Bioethical Issues
Unit 5: Cloning · 2 hours
Define cloning and understand its methods.. Explore the history of cloning.. Analyze the reasons for cloning and the relational status of a clone..
- Week 10Module 3: Business and Environmental Ethics
Unit 1: Introducing Business Ethics · 2 hours
Define business ethics and trace its history.. Understand the reasons why business should be ethical.. Explore the guides of business conducts and corporate social responsibility..
- Week 11Module 3: Business and Environmental Ethics
Unit 2: Intellectual Property Rights · 2 hours
Understand intellectual property rights.. Explore the history of the development of the idea of intellectual property.. Analyze copyrights and patents as protectors of intellectual property rights..
- Week 12Module 3: Business and Environmental Ethics
Unit 3: Whistleblowing · 2 hours
Define whistleblowing and understand the whistleblowing options.. Analyze the moral dilemma involved in whistleblowing..
- Week 13Module 3: Business and Environmental Ethics
Unit 4: Major Issues in Environmental Ethics · 2 hours
Define environmental ethics and understand the religious influence on human attitudes to the environment.. Explore land preservation and the necessity for environmental ethics..
Unit 5: Animal Rights · 2 hours
Understand animal rights.. Explore philosophers' perception of animals before our age.. Analyze animal sentience and the three versions of pro-animal arguments..
Preparing for the exam
- Create concept maps linking Modules 1-3 to understand the interconnectedness of ethical principles.
- Review key definitions and ethical theories from Units 1-3 weekly.
- Practice applying ethical frameworks to case studies from Units 4-5.
- Focus on understanding the arguments for and against each ethical issue.
- Develop clear, concise answers for potential essay questions on ethical dilemmas.
Questions students ask about this course
What is PHL432 about?
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of Applied Ethics. It explores the core concepts of ethics, its various branches, and its application to real-world scenarios. The course examines ethical challenges in bioethics, business ethics, and environmental ethics. Students will develop critical thinking skills to analyze ethical dilemmas and make informed decisions. The course aims to equip students with the ability to apply ethical theories and principles to contemporary issues.
How many units does PHL432 have?
PHL432, Appied Ethics, has 14 units across 3 modules, over 175 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is PHL432?
PHL432 carries 3 credit units, at 400 level in Arts.
Is PHL432 hard?
PHL432 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does PHL432 take to study?
About 156 hours of study, spread across its 14 units.
How is PHL432 assessed?
PHL432 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assessments and Final Examination.
What can I do with PHL432?
Ethics Officer, Compliance Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, Policy Analyst and Legal Consultant.