Ethical Theories: Their Foundations and Practical Applications

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
PHIL 2016
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Course ID
208384
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Adelaide City Campus West, Mawson Lakes
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
Humanities
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Course level
2
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course introduces students to the foundations of ethics and explores how ethical theories can be used to assess some of the most contentious moral and social issues of our time. Topics may include abortion, climate justice, and the ethics of emerging technologies.

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Bachelor of Arts majoring in Philosophy