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Academic Year 2001/2002

Ethics in Practice
PHIL 373 SP

The course will be designed to help students explore the ways that abstract ethical theories and philosophical discussion of justice apply to the world (if and when they do) and to see how an analysis of real world conflicts can contribute to the development of more workable moral and political theories. It will explore issues of contemporary moral concern including: environmental justice, healthcare, homelessness, global poverty, disability rights, and crime and punishment. The course will use the case study method to allow students to analyze particular social and moral problems and to develop a conceptual framework that can help solve these problems at a local, national, and international level. To this end, the course will draw on a variety of sources: theoretical work on justice and ethics; historical essays and videos; experiences and expertise of community organizers; social scientific writings. In addition to weekly class meetings students will also be required to participate in a numb er of activities outside of class.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS PHIL    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Gruen,Lori   

Times: ..T.... 01:10PM-04:00PM;     Location: CFH106

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 12)

SR. major: 4   Jr. major: 2

SR. non-major: 4   Jr. non-major: 2   SO:    FR:

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Ethical Reasoning

Last Updated on MAR-19-2002

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