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Academic Year 2005/2006

Virtue Ethics
PHIL 332 FA

In the last several decades, some contemporary ethicists have revived interest in the virtues, which had been at the heart of ancient and medieval philosophy. Some of these ethicists promote "virtue ethics" as a third alternative theory to utilitarianism and Kantianism. Others simply wish to make room for the virtues of various existing ethical theories. This seminar is a study of recent work on the virtues.

MAJOR READINGS

Mostly contemporary sources--Slote, Foot, Stocker, Hursthouse, Hurka, and others.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

1. Seminar participation
2. Mid-term paper (6-8 pages)
3. Final paper (14-20 pages)
4. Occasional reading quizzes

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

PHIL 212 (Introduction to Ethics) OR PHIL 215 (Humans, Animals, and Nature) are listed as prerequisites. However, an additional course in ethics is recommended.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA PHIL    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: [PHIL212 or RELI262] OR PHIL215 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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