Module description
The module will introduce students to the ethical theories of 18th Century British Moral Philosophers, focusing on Hume, and will explain their significance for modern ethical theory. The course will relate their thought to continuing debates about moral rationality, moral objectivity, moral virtue and moral obligation.
For full details:
https://www.kcl.ac.uk/artshums/depts/philosophy/modules/level5/5aana005.aspx
Assessment details
Summative assessment: one 2,500-word essay (100%)
Formative assessment: one 2,000-word essay
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, the students will be able to demonstrate intellectual, transferable and practicable skills appropriate to a level-5 module and in particular will be able to demonstrate that they have:
A grasp of the core ideas relating to 18th century British moral theory
An ability to distinguish different interpretative approaches to those ideas
A familiarity with essential secondary sources on 18th century British moral theory
An ability to critically assess central argumentative claims relating to 18th century British moral theory
Teaching pattern
One one-hour weekly lecture and one one-hour weekly seminar over ten weeks.