PAAE8402 Issues in Professional and Applied Ethics
| Offered By | School of Humanities |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Professional and Applied Ethics |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2009 and Second Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
The professions include doctors,, lawyers, engineers, and accountants. Arguably, the professions do not include all occupations. For example, street-cleaning is not considered to be a profession. But are the defining features of a profession? Do professions necessarily have an ethical purpose, eg. lawyers exist to serve justice. What is the relation between ethical principles that people in ordinary life ought to comply with, and ethical principles that might be thought to be particular to a given profession. For example, accuracy in relation to counting is not normally regarded as an ethical requirement, but perhaps it is for accountants. |
| Indicative Assessment |
6,000 word essay (80%) and class presentation (20%). |
| Course Classification(s) | TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses. |
| Areas of Interest | Philosophy |
| Requisite Statement |
Enrolment in the MA(PAE) or with the permission of the coordinator. |
| Programs | Master of Arts (Professional and Applied Ethics) |
| Academic Contact | Dr Jason Grossman |
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