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?