Tackling the Philosophy Essay: A Student Guide — Faculty.
The Moral Philosophy Seminar (MPS) is a regular seminar which explores all areas and frameworks of moral philosophy, including normative ethics, applied ethics, and meta-ethics. The seminar is open to all; those who attend are invited to join the speaker and convenor for dinner immediately afterwards at a local restaurant (at their own expense).Virtue Ethics is a moral philosophy commonly attributed to Plato and Aristotle. The meaning of the word “virtue” for both was that of excellence. Although there are differences in their individual schools of thought, their outlook on morality is more or less the same.Lectures and classes will go ahead during Trinity Term 2020, via online delivery. Relevant student cohorts have been contacted with details, which are still being finalised. We regret that it may be necessary to restrict access to Philosophy material to Oxford students during this time.
This short book, written by recent Cambridge PhD students, is designed to introduce students to the process of writing an essay in philosophy. Containing many annotated examples, this guide demonstrates some of the Do's and Don'ts of essay writing, with particular attention paid to the early stages of the writing process (including the creation thesis statements and essay outlines).Piers Benn Ethics (Fundamentals of Philosophy) This is a well-written text that covers much of the ground discussed in these lectures. David Wiggins Ethics: Twelve Lectures in the Philosophy of Morals. Wiggins is a leading contemporary moral philosopher, noted for the subtlety of his views. He has recently published this book which is intended.
Specifically, we will read selections from Hume's Treatise and Kant's Groundwork. The aim is to introduce you to themes in moral philosophy and prepare you for further study in moral philosophy as well as further study of Hume and Kant. Indicative Topics. The module will cover the following topics: 1. The nature of moral motivation, whether it.
