PHL 111 Ethics

Prerequisite: ENG 101
3 credits

This course introduces the student to the major philosophical theories promoting various perspectives on moral values. Topics include theories that argue for self-interest, happiness, religion-based commands/taboos, duty, social contract, natural law, etc., as the sound basis for moral choice. Throughout the course students engage in Socratic dialogue as they discuss and write case studies concerning contemporary moral problems.

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