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Language and Morality: An Introduction to Meta-Ethics
Unpack the language surrounding ethical terminology and come to grips with abstract ideas that are employed in everyday life. A strong emphasis is placed on in-class debate and discussion. Perfect for A-Level students and philosophy undergraduates.
What does it mean when we say something is 'good'? Is 'goodness' a real thing that we should all strive for? How do we understand morality if 'good' is nothing but a word? In this course, we will be unpacking the language of ethical terminology and coming to grips with abstract ideas that we use every day. We will be looking at the semantics, psychology and metaphysics of the most popular meta-ethical theories and those who advocate them. You will be able to argue for and against these theories and structure your essays accordingly. Perfect for A-Level students, philosophy undergraduates, or those who crave to know why things are categorised as 'good' or 'bad'. This introductory course will equip you with an understanding of ethics from philosophical, linguistic and psychological perspectives.
Course Content
9 LESSONS
9 HOURS Total Length
Lesson 1
What Is the Purpose of Metaethics?
60 minutes
Lesson 2
Cognitivism, Non-Cognitivism, and the Frege-Geach Problem
60 minutes
Lesson 3
Moral Realism
60 minutes
Lesson 4
Emotivism and Expressionism
60 minutes
Lesson 5
Error Theory
60 minutes
Lesson 6
Language Games
60 minutes
Lesson 7
Applying Metaethics
60 minutes
Lesson 8
Structuring Your Arguments
60 minutes
Lesson 9
Essay Prep and Final Thoughts
60 minutes
Key Skills
Critical thinking
Moral Terminology
Evaluating Philosophical Arguments
Structuring Essays
Educator
Jamie S
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