PHIL 220 - Ethics [GEKH]
An introduction to the basic ethical theories and ethical problems in the Western philosophical tradition. Such problems may include: the nature of value, the justification of ethical decisions, the idea of obligation and the concept of human rights. Applications of ethical theory to specific ethical issues may concern both personal relationships and important contemporary issues.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall, Winter, and Summer
Class-Level Restriction Undergraduate standing
PHIL 220 Ethics is an introduction to philosophy through the study of ethics, the area of philosophy that examines morality- right and wrong, good and evil, and the good life. This course introduces basic ethical theories from the Western philosophical tradition, comparing and contrasting their positions on contemporary moral issues. PHIL 220 Ethics fulfills the Humanities requirement of the Knowledge of the Disciplines category of the General Education Program because it is an introduction to the discipline of philosophy provides to ones overall intellectual development. more generally, its method is critical reasoning - a habit of mid that everyone needs- and it addresses some of the most fundamental concepts in human thought- the right and the good. Both the skills and concepts addressed in this course help students in their educations, careers and personal lives.
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Updates Course Rotation added 1/2015
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