Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LI Sex, Ethics & Philosophy
School	Phil, Theology and Religion
Department	Philosophy
Module Code	09 23955
Module Lead	Iain Law
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Seminar-8 hours Guided independent study-172 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	This module will concern issues in the Philosophy and Ethics of sex. It will cover topics including some of: liberal versus ‘traditional’ understandings of the function of sex; the harm principle; consent and competence to give it; what laws the state should/may impose relating to sex; the permissibility of contraception, homosexuality, pornography and prostitution. The module employs the topic of sex as a route into fundamental issues in ethics and philosophy concerning liberalism, the law, the nature of ethics and related issues.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to demonstrate their knowledge and critical understanding of: the main features of contemporary theories of sexual permissibility the main arguments for and against these theories; formulate and defend their own philosophical views on sex, permissibility and related topics. work with an appropriate degree of learner independence to explain and analyse the material under scrutiny communicate explanation and analysis of the subject clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
Assessment	23955-01 : 1750 word Essay 1 : Coursework (50%) 23955-02 : 1750 word Essay 2 : Coursework (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Two 1750-word essays, each contributing 50% of the module mark.
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