PHIL20044 The Ethics of Capitalism (University of Melbourne): rated 4.1/5 overall across 11 reviews collected on UniMelb Wall.
PHIL20044 is a University of Melbourne course taught by the Faculty of Arts in Philosophy. This page brings together its handbook details and what UniMelb students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 资本主义伦理
Type: Undergraduate subject
Subject area: Philosophy
Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
Just about any problem in the world is frequently blamed on capitalism: inequality, wage stagnation, consumerism, climate change, precarious work, unemployment, high rent and latte prices – you name it! Capitalism has a clear image problem, but is it really the root of all evil?
PHIL20044 has 11 scored reviews: overall 4.1/5 · usefulness 4.3 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 7 StudentVIP reviews (average 4.3 stars); 4 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.8/5).
On Reddit: "It's very do able without any prior knowledge of philosophy for sure. It's basically a stand alone subject like many of the philosophy subjects are. If it's the same as two years ago you have two big essays as your only assessment which is obviously not ideal for someone who is …"
On Reddit: "I did it and it was one of my favourite subjects due to how clearly the subject is run ie. weekly content, and the engagement in tutorials was great. The essay component is as heavy as a typical arts subject, but I also found this subject easier because rather than skimming acro…"
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Q: Is PHIL20044 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 11 reviews: usefulness 4.3/5, overall 4.1/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches PHIL20044, and when is it offered?
A: PHIL20044 is taught by the Faculty of Arts. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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