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Course Description
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Course Name
Introduction to Moral and Political Philosophy
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Host University
University of the Western Cape
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Location
Cape Town, South Africa
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Area of Study
Philosophy
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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Host University Units
15 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits1
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units1
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Main Outcomes
- On completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Identify and explain the central ideas of major value theories.
- Identify and explain the core arguments used to support those theories.
- Begin to respond critically to those theories and apply them in responding to a range of contemporary moral issues.
Main Content- Introductory moral and political philosophy;
- Challenging contemporary issues, including but not limited to questions of equality and inequality, individual rights and entitlements, and
- Questions about our obligations to the state.
Course Disclaimer
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.