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PHI 201 - Ethics: Moral Philosophy


An introduction to the major theories of ethics in Western philosophy and includes thinkers such as Aristotle, Kant, Bentham and others.  Contemporary moral issues are discussed to illuminate proper moral reasoning.  Ethical questions considered may include, but will not be limited to:  How should we act to be considered moral?  Do we have an obligation to minimize suffering, ensure that our actions can be universalized or embrace our culture’s standards of behavior?  Is morality objective, relative, dependent on a deity or created by humans?

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

  1. Define the conventions and methods of philosophy.
  2. Recognize and analyze nuance and complexity of meaning through critical reflections on text, visual images, or artifacts.