PHI-240 - Introduction to Ethics
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Course Description
This course introduces theories about the nature and foundations of moral judgements and applications to contemporary moral issues. Emphasis is placed on moral theories such as consequentialism, deontology, and virtue ethics. Upon completion, students should be able to apply various ethical theories to moral issues such as abortion, capital punishment, poverty, war, terrorism, the treatment of animals, and issues arising from new technologies.
Programs Using This Course
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