Key information
- Faculty
- Faculty of Arts and Humanities
- Teaching department
- Philosophy
- Credit value
- 15
- Restrictions
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Open to students on Philosophy Degree Programmes (including combined honours) only.
- Timetable
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Alternative credit options
There are no alternative credit options available for this module.
This optional course will be taught in seminar format, with one weekly two-hour meeting. It is designed to introduce students to some central questions in political and moral philosophy. The topic of the course is the politics of sex. It focuses on general ethical concerns raised by state regulation of intimate relations e.g. in marriage or prostitution. Should some things not be for sale? Is consent the key to legitimate interaction? What is involved in one person ‘objectifying’ another? Are there circumstances in which paternalism is permissible or even required?
Readings include Anderson, Herman, Langton, Nussbaum, Pallikkathayil, Parfit, O’Neill, Satz, Saul, Scanlon, Scruton, Shiffrin, Thomson, Wedgwood.
This course is intended for students with a range of specializations, but some background knowledge in philosophy (normally a minimum of two philosophy courses passed before taking this module). The course is not suitable for conversion students.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Intended teaching term:
Term 2 ÌýÌýÌý
Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
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100%
Coursework
- Mark scheme
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Pass/Fail
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
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2
- Module leader
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Professor Veronique Munoz-darde
- Who to contact for more information
- philosophy@ucl.ac.uk
Intended teaching term:
Term 2 ÌýÌýÌý
Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
-
100%
Coursework
- Mark scheme
-
Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
-
4
- Module leader
-
Professor Veronique Munoz-darde
- Who to contact for more information
- philosophy@ucl.ac.uk
Intended teaching term:
Term 2 ÌýÌýÌý
Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
-
100%
Exam
- Mark scheme
-
Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
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27
- Module leader
-
Professor Veronique Munoz-darde
- Who to contact for more information
- philosophy@ucl.ac.uk
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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