PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics
This course introduces theories about the nature
and foundations of moral judgments and
applications to contemporary moral issues.
Emphasis is placed on moral theories such as
consequentialism, deontology, and virtue ethics.
Upon completion, students should be able to apply
various ethical theories to moral issues such as
abortion, capital punishment, poverty, war,
terrorism, the treatment of animals, and issues
arising from new technologies.
Credits
3
Class:
3
Lab:
0
Distribution
PhilosophyOffered
(D)
Notes
This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course.