PHIL202

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Introduction to Ethics

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Course Description

An inquiry into both the good of the individual person and the good of society. Two-thirds of the course presents logic and an in-depth analysis of such ethical theories as relativism, egoism, utilitarianism, deontology, virtue ethics, religion, and contractarianism. One-third of the course will examine a varying assortment of such applied ethical issues as euthanasia, abortion, distributive justice, sexual ethics, and environmental ethics.

Semester Offering

Fall Semester Only

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No