PHIL 2101 Ethics Theory and Practice

PHIL 2101: Ethics Theory and Practice

Description

Ethics Theory and Practice, will introduce students to classical and contemporary ethical theories and apply them in analyzing contemporary ethical issues.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

STSK 0095 or placement by multiple measures

Corequisite

None

Topics to be Covered

1. Theory section of course topics to be covered:

Utilitarian

Deontological and Virtue ethics

Ethical Egoism

Rights

Justice

Moral relativism

2.Practice section of the course topics to be covered:

Specific contemporary ethical issues covered will vary from term to term

Issues covered each term will reflect the availability of resources, media focus, and students’ interests.

Learning Outcomes

1. Classify appeals to which they are exposed and which they themselves offer by identifying the ethical theory or theories which apply.

2. Apply ethical theories and relevant principles to case studies.

Credit Details

Lecture: 3

Lab: 0

OJT: 0

MnTC Goal Area(s): Goal Area 06 - Humanities and Fine Arts, Goal Area 09 - Ethical and Civic Responsibility

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goal Area(s) and Competencies

Goal Area 06 : Humanities and Fine Arts

1. Understand those works as expressions of individual and human values within an historical and social context.

2. Respond critically to works in the arts and humanities.

3. Articulate an informed personal reaction to works in the arts and humanities.

Goal Area 09 - Ethical and Civic Responsibility

1. Examine, articulate, and apply their own ethical views.

2. Understand and apply core concepts (e.g. politics, rights and obligations, justice, liberty) to specific issues.

3. Analyze and reflect on the ethical dimensions of legal, social, and scientific issues.