PHIL212

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PHIL212

An Introduction to Ethical Theory PHIL212 FA

Fall 96 Availability (Last Updated on Thu Apr 17 05:01:13 EDT 1997 )

Section  Limit  Enrollment  Available
  01       15      0         15
  02       17      0         17

The course will explore foundational questions concerning the nature and justification of Western morality through a reading of works by Aristotle, Kant, and Mill. Issues discussed will include the connection between morality and human nature, the character of moral motivation, and the possibility of a rational basis for moral obligation. This course is more technically oriented than PHIL114. This course is suitable for philosophy majors and others interested in a more in-depth examination of ethical theory within the Western philosophical tradition.

MAJOR READINGS

Aristotle, NICOMACHEAN ETHICS
Kant, GROUNDWORK OF THE METAPHYSICS OF MORALS
Mill, UTILITARIANISM

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

To be announced.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

IMPORTANT NOTE: Those registering for Section 02 will have additional assignments at a higher level of difficulty. Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed DROP/ADD form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA PHIL

Prerequisites: None

Section 01: Brender, N; Times: .T.T... 8:30AM;; Grading Mode: A/F; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 0, Jr: 0, So: 0, Fr: 1; No Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

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