Philosophy and Ethics

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Overview

This subject explores the bigger questions of life and morality. It challenges the concept of right and wrong whilst critically examining the ethical constructs from Universalism and Utilitarianism to Kantian Ethics.

Philosophy and Ethics allows you to set foundations in philosophical and ethical thinking and then gain more detailed knowledge in the areas of Continental Philosophy and the Philosophy of Religion; Ethical and Political Philosophy.

In the final year, attention is paid to Faith, Reason and Postmodernity, and Ethics and Personhood. Religion and Philosophy provides students with a broad knowledge and understanding of six major world religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam); the philosophical approach to religion; and religious and philosophical approaches to truth.

The department is run by critical scholars who lead philosophical thinking through international research and through authoring key texts and monographs. This course will equip you with the intellectual skills and perspectives needed to face the ethical and ideological challenges of the contemporary world.

Why choose this subject?

• There is a focus on Applied Ethics and the Philosophy of Religion which are increasingly important debates in contemporary society.
• In a recent Student Satisfaction Survey students in the Department returned a 100% satisfaction rate while the External Examiner emphasised that “the teaching on these courses was of a very high standard”.
• You will be taught by tutors who are all qualified to doctoral level and are committed teachers.
• The philosophy staff members are dedicated researchers at the leading edge of their field, producing high quality scholarly books and articles. 
• In recent years staff in the area have been invited to give keynote conference addresses and seminars at universities such Oxford, Lancaster, Syracuse and UCLAN, a sign of their acknowledged expertise in this area.
• Ethics enjoys a high status at the University as seen, for example, in the 'Liverpool Hope Ethics' series of publications, in which there are now some ten volumes either in print or in the process of being published.

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Curriculum

The courses and topics available to study include:

•  Philosophy and Ethics
•  Philosophy of Religion
•  Applied Ethics
•  Faith, Reason and Postmodernity
•  Ethics and Personhood
•  Religious and Philosophical Aesthetics.

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Entry Requirements

2013-14 Entry Requirements

The standard offer level is a minimum of 300 UCAS points, including a minimum of two A/A2 levels or equivalent.  

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Course Combinations

Philosophy and Ethics is a combined honours course and can be studied in combination with the following subjects:

 In all case the combination results in a BA Hons degree.

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Employability

As a Philosophy graduate you, will have developed excellent skills in critical thinking, which are highly prized by employers. You will be competent in textual analysis, report writing and have high-level oral communication skills.

This prepares you for a range of careers including law, media, public administration, social and community work. Many graduates enter the teaching profession and you will also be well positioned to pursue postgraduate studies in philosophy and related humanity subjects.

A Degree in Philosophy and Ethics is excellent preparation for teaching the subject at A levels, and equips you with the intellectual skills and perspectives needed for facing the ethical and ideological challenges of the contemporary world