PHIL110 — Introduction to Ethics
PHIL 110 - Introduction to Ethics PHIL 110 - Introduction to Ethics 5 Credits Guides the student through an examination of personal and social moral issues of contemporary interest with an emphasis on refining moral decision-making skills and on examining and developing one’s personal ethical viewpoint. Fees Quarters Typically ummer Online Fall Day, Online Winter Day, Online Spring Day, Online Designed to Serve Philosophy majors, students interested in the ethical process, students whose careers will involve contact with the public, students needing Humanities distribution credit. Active Date 20240401T16:19:11 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Lecture 55 Total Degree Distributions: AA Humanities Area I Course Outline Introduction to the nature and importance of morality and ethics. Introduction to basic ethical theories such as utilitarianism, Kantian ethical theory, virtue ethics. Exploration of ethical topics such as sexual ethics, personal honesty, abortion, euthanasia, suicide, pornography, racism, human rights, justice, environmental ethics, etc. (The particular ethical topics and the order of discussion will depend on the text chosen, the preference of the instructor, and the preferences of the students.) Student Learning