| Module code | FIL 251 |
| Qualification | Undergraduate |
| Faculty | Faculty of Humanities |
| Module content | In this module students are equipped with an understanding of the moral issues influencing human agency in economic and political contexts. In particular philosophy equips students with analytical reasoning skills necessary to understand and solve complex moral problems related to economic and political decision making. We demonstrate to students how the most important questions concerning the socio-economic aspects of our lives can be broken down and illuminated through reasoned debate. Examples of themes which may be covered in the module include justice and the common good, a moral consideration of the nature and role of economic markets on society, issues concerning justice and equality, and dilemmas of loyalty. The works of philosophers covered may for instance include that of Aristotle, Locke, Bentham, Mill, Kant, Rawls, Friedman, Nozick, Bernstein, Dworkin, Sandel, Walzer, MacIntyre, Bujo, Wiredu, and Gyekye. |
| Module credits | 10.00 |
| NQF Level | 06 |
| Programmes | |
| Service modules | Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences |
| Prerequisites | No prerequisites. |
| Contact time | 2 lectures per week |
| Language of tuition | Module is presented in English |
| Department | Philosophy |
| Period of presentation | Quarter 2, 3 and 4 |
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