Introduction to Ethical Theory

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Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Enforced requisite: English Composition 3 or 3H or English as a Second Language 36. Limited to freshmen/sophomores. Not open for credit to students with credit for course 22. Introduction to major ethical theories in Western thought. Examination of works of Plato, Aristotle, Hume, Kant, … For more content click the Read More button below.

Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Enforced requisite: English Composition 3 or 3H or English as a Second Language 36. Limited to freshmen/sophomores. Not open for credit to students with credit for course 22. Introduction to major ethical theories in Western thought. Examination of works of Plato, Aristotle, Hume, Kant, and Mill. Topics include ideas of virtue, obligation, egoism, relativism, and foundations of morals. Four papers required. Satisfies Writing II requirement. Letter grading.

Instructional Format

Primary Format

Lecture

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Discussion

Equivalent Courses

PHILOS 22 - Introduction to Ethical Theory

Courses that are considered as the same for requisite enrollment and repetition.

University and College/School Requirements

This course satisfies the following requirements:

General Education — Philosophical & Linguistic Analysis (Arts & Humanities)

Writing II

General Catalog 2023-24