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Academic Year 2005/2006

Normative Ethics
PHIL 267 SP

Main types of classical and contemporary ethical theory; utilitarianism, dentology, virtue theory, and others. Applications of ethical theory to practical moral problems: e.g., killing vs. letting die, intending vs. forseeing, future generations, and others.

MAJOR READINGS

Contemporary texts.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

TBA

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Interested students without prerequisites should contact instructor. Note this course is NOT appropriate as first course in philosophy.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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