PHIL 2201 Introduction to Ethical Theory

Description

Introduction to Ethics studies classical and contemporary ethical theories. The main purpose is to critically examine the various approaches to moral conduct through the reading of primary sources and class discussion. This course is required prior to taking any other ethics course (2202, 2203, 2204, 2223).

Credits

1

Prerequisite

STSK 0095 or placement by multiple measures

Corequisite

None

Topics to be Covered

1. Religion and Morality

2. Relativism

3. Utilitarianism

4. Kant’s Ethics

5. Virtue and Moral Theory

6. Value of Rights

7. Feminism

8. Moral Theory

Learning Outcomes

1. Distinguish between the various ethical theories and the theories understanding of a given ethical situation.

2. Understand the different ethical theories that have influenced her/his life.

3. Appreciate one’s actions have ethical consequences that influence not only themselves but everyone around them.

Credit Details

Lecture: 1

Lab: 0

OJT: 0

MnTC Goal Area(s): None