Metaphysics and Morality 3/4 (DV0111)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : DIV-3-M&M

This advanced course aims to provide students with a sound grasp of how metaphysics and morals are related in contemporary thinking. It explores key issues in the ethical thinking of Hegel, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche and MacIntyre, together with theological commentaries where relevant.

NB: The course includes a substantial body of reading at an advanced level.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Systematic Theology 2A AND 2B AND Christian Ethics 2A or Christian Ethics 1

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Theology and Ethics, (School of Divinity, Schedule B)

Other subject areas

Religious Studies, (School of Divinity, Schedule B)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
19/09/2007	09:00	10:50	Baillie Room, New College	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Wednesday	09:00	10:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students will be able (1) to rehearse the principal arguments from the primary texts; (2) to identify differences of interpretation of these texts in the secondary literature; (3) to identify problems in the moral theories examined; (4) compare the theories and approaches of the different figures studied.