Character and modern society
Course
In London
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
London
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Start date
Different dates available
Explore key ideas about character (including virtues and narratives) and moral decisions, and apply them to 21st century moral questions.
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About this course
• describe the concepts of virtue, narrative and character
• identify key thinkers in character ethics
• explain key ideas and principles in character ethics
• apply the principles of character ethics to moral issues in at least one area (such as healthcare, education, sex and relationships, politics or the workplace).
• There are no additional costs.
• Please bring a pen and paper.
Reviews
Subjects
- Moral
- Ethics
Course programme
• Key ideas and thinkers in character ethics, including Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas.
• How character ethics compares to other approaches, such as natural law and utilitarianism.
• Applications of character ethics in areas such as:
a. healthcare
b. education
c. sex and relationships
d. politics
e. the workplace.
Additional information
Character and modern society