PHIL 102 - Introduction to Ethics

PREREQUISITES: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 093 - Introduction to College Writing and ENGL 083 - Reading Strategies for College, or ENGL 095 - Integrated Reading and Writing, or ENGL 075 - Co-Requisite Integrated Reading & Writing
PROGRAM: Humanities
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019

Introduces the student to the ethical domain as a field of philosophy by examining major concepts such as happiness, virtues and rules and applies them to practical moralproblems.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

Identify and evaluate major ethical theories.
Examine contemporary and perennial moral problems in the light of these ethical theories.
Read, write, and think critically about ethical issues.
Increase awareness of basic ethical terms and issues.
Develop an understanding of a variety of ethical views.

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -

Contextual ethics
Virtue ethics
Utilitarianism
Feminist ethics
Divine Command
Kantian ethics
Consideration of moral issues

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PHIL 102 - Introduction to Ethics