PAAE8001 Ethics and Politics
| Offered By | School of Philosophy |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Professional and Applied Ethics |
| Offered in | PAAE8001 will not be offered in 2012 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course will examine a range of ethical issues connected with politics and related spheres of society. Topics that will be considered, will include: self-interest and principles in politics, lying, loyalty, public policy and private values, perks, money and influence, and a range of issues relating to the institutional side of politics including party (and other) think tanks, journalism and, more generally, the public sphere, the public service, the role of special advisers and the moral side of some constitutional issues. |
| Indicative Assessment |
6,000 word essay (80%) and class presentation (20%). |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. |
| Areas of Interest | Philosophy |
| Requisite Statement |
Enrolment in the MA(PAE) or with the permission of the coordinator. |
| Preliminary Reading |
Jonathan Lynn and Antony Jay, Yes Minister; John Black et al, Up the greasy pole. |
| Academic Contact | Dr Jeremy Shearmur |
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