2019-20 Catalog 
    
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2019-20 Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]

PHI 105 - Introduction to Ethics

PHI 1105.
Description: Examination of the nature of morality and specific moral issues. Questions explored include: What is the foundation of morality? What makes actions either right or wrong? What does it mean to be a good person? What gives life meaning? Why should we try to do the right thing?  Topics include: abortion, war, euthanasia, animal rights, happiness, the meaning of life, environmental rights, poverty, sex, racism, free speech, torture, and the law. 

Prerequisites: Reading Proficiency.

Credits: 3
Lecture: 3