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Philosophy: Great Contemporary Moral Issues 2
Course details
Course code
Q00017429Course date
Number of classes
5 sessionsTimetable
Branch
Wokingham and DistrictTutor
Karim EsmailFee:
How you'll learn
Venue
The Cornerstone (Wokingham)Norreys Avenue
Wokingham
RG40 1UE
Level of study
Entry Levels 1,2,3: If you have never studied this subject before and you’re not confident in your skills, Entry levels are a good starting point.
Level 1: Covers basic skills and knowledge needed for this subject
Level 2: Building on basic knowledge or experience. Similar to Grade 4/ C at GCSE or O level in England or Standards in Scotland.
Level 3: Learn about the topic in-depth and have a broad range of skills. Independent working Equivalent to an A level in England or Higher in Scotland.
Beginners: A perfect introduction if you have no experience and skills in this subject.
Improvers: The next step if you have basic skills or knowledge but want to progress them further.
Advanced: Build on the solid experience and skills you have in this subject, applying your skills and knowledge in a more complex way.
Course overview
Course description
There are a few issues which are of great moral concern in contemporary society. Some of these issues receive consideration academically in the relatively new area of Applied Ethics. They have generated a great deal of discussion in this area. This course considers some of these issues: Immigration; Capital Punishment; World Hunger; Economic Justice; and War. We’ll arrive to begin with at an understanding of the issue. We’ll then consider some of the discussion surrounding it. Here, there is some analysis of the issue, a consideration of arguments for a particular stance on the issue, … No prior specialist knowledge is required to attend this course. Sessions consist of clearly structured talks and an encouragement to ask questions and to make comments. Participants are assisted in their understanding of the subject and in their critical engagement with it. There is in each session an opportunity to engage with other participants.
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