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PHI 312 - Ethical Theory (3 cr.)

Study of the fundamental theories and concepts of ethical life. Topics may include moral emotions and sentiments, free will, responsibility, moral weakness, duty, integrity, autonomy, rights, ethical reasoning, virtues and vices, and accounts of the good life. Issues such as egoism, altruism, ethical pluralism and moral relativism are also discussed. Ethical theories may include care ethics, virtue ethics, natural law theory, utilitarianism, Kantianism, contract and discourse ethics.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing 
General Education Category: Western Civilization
Cardinal Core Curriculum Category: Individual Expression
Semester(s) Offered: Fall


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