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PHIL139

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Ethics

PhilosophyLiberal Arts
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Course Goals

The goal of this course is to provide the student with the conceptual tools to be able to discuss and formulate ethical decisions covering the problems encountered in society, using criteria of critical thinking and objectivity.

Core Course Topics

  1. Philosophy

  2. Arguments

  3. Descriptive Ethics/Normative Ethics/Metaethics

  4. Ethical Theories

  5. Applications to Ethical Problems

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Define philosophy and its various branches.

Identify and explain the differences between descriptive ethics, normative ethics, and metaethics.

Identify, explain, and apply major ethical theories offered throughout the history of philosophy.

Identify deficiencies in ethical theories based on critical thinking and argumentation.

Recognize ethically important components of contemporary moral issues.

Discuss contemporary moral issues using major ethical theories offered throughout the history of philosophy.