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Moral Philosophy
Perfect for those who have those burning inner questions about morality and are curious to uncover why human beings have behaved the way that they do for many centuries.
Ever felt morally outraged? Righteously moral without necessarily knowing why? Ever wanted to know more about philosophy, morality and why human beings behave as they do and have done so for centuries? This course helps answer those burning inner questions and many more as students delve into the complexities of moral philosophy, introducing deontology, utilitarianism and Aristotelian virtue theory to the curious questioner. This is an essential guide for those studying or looking to study philosophy at A-Level or at university, and a thought-provoking introduction for those eager to learn more. Why should you be moral? Look no further than this programme to find out. By the end of this course, students will have not only been introduced to to a range of key philosophers but will have a much fuller understanding of morality and what it means to be moral in their own lives.
Course Content
9 LESSONS
9 HOURS Total Length
Lesson 1
Why Should I Be Moral?
60 minutes
Lesson 2
Introducing Immanuel: Kant and Deontology
60 minutes
Lesson 3
Kantian Formulas: How to Formulate the Categorical Imperative
60 minutes
Lesson 4
Strengths and Weaknesses of Kant's Moral Theory
60 minutes
Lesson 5
Utilitarianism: The Most Widespread Form of Consequentialism
60 minutes
Lesson 6
The Problems With Prioritising Happiness
60 minutes
Lesson 7
Enter Aristotle
60 minutes
Lesson 8
Issues With Virtue Theory and Euthanasia
60 minutes
Lesson 9
Structuring Essay Responses: 'Discuss'
60 minutes
Key Skills
Philosophical Analysis
Structuring Philosophy Essays
Understanding Morality
Critical Thinking
Educator
Sam E
English and Drama Educator
Sam is an actor and private Educator with a master's and first-class honours degrees from the University of Manchester and a master's in acting from one of the UK's leading drama schools.
