PHIL 2306 Introduction to Ethics
This course systematically presents, analyzes, and evaluations classical and contemporary ethical theories that provide normative frameworks for thinking critically about both personal conduct and our broader social responsibilities in a world of diverse values and cultures. To develop a fuller understanding of the implications of the variety of normative frameworks presented, this course also introduces students to applied ethics, which uses philosophical methods to reach conclusions about what ethical sections and social policies are called for across the various practical domains and professional fields of human life. The ethical theories presented will vary based on the expertise of the instructor and student interested but may include: virtue ethics, Kantian ethics, utilitarianism, egoism, altruism, pragmatic ethics, contractarianism, and care ethics. In a similar way, the practical fields of application will vary but may includes issues in: social morality, public policy, biomedical ethics, business ethics, environmental ethics, engineering ethics, global justice, and personal responsibility.
Offered
As scheduled