BA Ethics, Value and Philosophy
Course Overview
This unique degree challenges you to examine society's most fundamental ideas about truth, reality, and morality. You will develop critical thinking and logical reasoning skills by engaging with core philosophical principles, with a special emphasis on ethics and value theory. The program is distinguished by its global perspective, offering opportunities to study non-Western philosophies and study abroad.
Key Program Highlights
- Focus on moral philosophy and value theory, taught by leading experts in the field.
- Unique opportunity to study non-Western philosophical traditions, especially Indian philosophy.
- Option to study abroad at partner universities in Europe, North America, Japan, or Australia.
- Gain real-world experience through placements relevant to ethical studies, such as with charities or NGOs.
- Small, interactive seminar groups designed to foster lively discussion and debate.
Course Overview
This unique degree challenges you to examine society's most fundamental ideas about truth, reality, and morality. You will develop critical thinking and logical reasoning skills by engaging with core philosophical principles, with a special emphasis on ethics and value theory. The program is distinguished by its global perspective, offering opportunities to study non-Western philosophies and study abroad.
Key Program Highlights
- Focus on moral philosophy and value theory, taught by leading experts in the field.
- Unique opportunity to study non-Western philosophical traditions, especially Indian philosophy.
- Option to study abroad at partner universities in Europe, North America, Japan, or Australia.
- Gain real-world experience through placements relevant to ethical studies, such as with charities or NGOs.
- Small, interactive seminar groups designed to foster lively discussion and debate.
Requirements
Modules
- Reason and Argument
- Great Works in Philosophy
- The Meaning of Life
- Radical Philosophy
- Global Justice
- Philosophical Skills for Life
- Mind and World
- Optional Language Module
- Ethical Argument
- Oppression, Inequality, and the Enemies of Democracy
- Meaning and the Mind
- Global Philosophies
- Aesthetics
- Philosophy through the Ages: The Minds that Shaped our World
- Ignorance, Doubt, and Relativism
- Ethics for the Real World
- Optional Language Module
- Dissertation in Philosophy
- Independent Learning Module
- Free Will and Responsibility
- Philosophy of Language: Animals, Babies, Colours and Language Death
- Current Moral Philosophy
- Fairness
- Business Ethics and Social Responsibility
- Society and State in Ancient Greece
- The Scandal of Film
- Hume and Wittgenstein
- Speech Attacks: Bullshit, Lies, Propaganda
- Philosophy of Religion
- Happy and Meaningful Lives
- Philosophy of Psychology
- Optional Language Module
