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One of the most important ways we learn about ethics and how to live well is through literature. In this course we will develop a philosophical and practical sense of the art of living well by studying a wide range of literature. Each week we will explore a different work starting from Ancient Greek literature through European and English language works of literature up to the twenty-first century. Ethical themes and practical ethical dilemmas will be extracted from these works and considered in detail in each class. The relevance of these issues to the universally relevant present-day task of living an ethical life will be developed. Students are expected to contribute to these discussions in highly interactive ways. The assessment consists entirely of online assignments through the course of the trimester. If you are taking this module as an elective - you may be interested in pursuing a Structured Elective programme in Philosophy (this will entail taking two more Philosophy electives). Your University Transcript could show that you have a Structured Elective in [Existential Philosophy & Critical Theory/Philosophy of Mind/History of Philosophy/ Ethics and Society] (as appropriate) See: https://www.ucd.ie/students/electives/structuredelectives.html