308083 (v.1) Moral Studies 060

Area:

Curtin Sarawak

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

2 x 1.5 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

An appreciation of the diverse value systems and morals in the development of individuals and societies and to consider the implications of moral choices to individuals and to society.

Unit Outcomes:

On completion of this unit students should be able to - Understand the basic concepts of value. Be able to explain several theories of morality and value systems. Be aware and sensitive to moral, religious and value systems found in Malaysia.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Abdul Q, M. (1976), The Ethics of Al-Ghazali: A Composite Ethics in Islam, Petaling Jaya, Published by the Author. Al-Attas, S.N., (1976) Islam: The Concept of Religion and the Foundation of Ethics and Morality, Kuala Lumpur, Angkatan Belia Islam, Malaysia. Almond, B., and Hill, D., (eds), (1991), Applied Philosophy: Moral and Metaphysics in Contemporary Debate, London, Routledge. Aristotle, (1979), The Nicomacheon Ethics, Harmondsworth, Penguin Books. Frankena, W.K., (1973), Ethics, New Jersey, Prentice-Hill. Grassian, V., (1981), Moral Reasoning: Ethical Theory and Some Contemporary Moral Problems, New Jersey, Prentice-Hill. MacIntyre, A., (1976), A Short History of Ethics, London, Routledge and Kegan Paul. Mackinnon, B., (1995), Ethics: Theory and Contemporary Issues, California, Wadsworth Publishing Company. Singer, P., (1991), Practical Ethics, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment (1) 15%. Assignment (2) 15%. Class participation 20%. Final exam 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

91703 Religious Studies

HECS Band (if applicable):

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

Not Online

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.

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