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Nov 26, 2024
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PHI 240 - Introduction to Ethics (UGETC) Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Clinical/Work Exp. Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
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. Primary sources are examined to better understand the background of ethical theories.
Prerequisites: ENG 111 . Corequisites: None. When Offered: (F,S)
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