PHIL101 Introduction to Ethics
This course is designed to provide students a basic understanding of moral and ethical theories and concepts. The activities and discussions encourage students to explore and solve ethical dilemmas by identifying and applying moral and ethical theories. Students will also be encouraged to explain their reasoning from cultural, professional, and personal standpoints. A variety of ethical issues and methodologies will be explored, as students evaluate moral dilemmas in an assortment of work and life scenarios. This course is designed to give students a basic understanding of moral and ethical theories and concepts. Ethical theories covered will include virtue ethics, deontology (Kant’s theory), utilitarianism and social contract theory.
Corequisite
None
Distribution
General Education