Religion, Philosophy and Ethics

Philosophy and religion are fundamental to shaping our ethics. And by shaping us as individuals they shape society as a whole. Ethical thinking is unavoidable, difficult and demanding. The world's philosophical and religious traditions can help us cope with these demands.

You'll get a thorough introduction to:

what we mean by ethics

the principles of ethical reasoning and persuasion

the Christian, Muslim and Jewish traditions

Your modules will take different philosophical and theological perspectives and apply them to a range of questions such as:

How does the media shape what we think?

Who decides what justice is?

How have authors of fantasy and science fiction explored religious and ethical ideas?