2018-2019 Academic Catalog 
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2018-2019 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PHIL 220 - Theories of Ethics

Examines the principal ethical theories from the history of Western philosophy, including such philosophers as Plato, Aristotle, Epicurus, Hume, Kant, Mill, Ross and Rawls. Topics include: What is “the Good”? Are there fundamental standards of right conduct? Are moral judgments objective? Why should we be moral? Fulfills Values Perspective (VP) requirement.

Prerequisites: One courses in philosophy.

Course Designation/Attribute: VP

Anticipated Terms Offered: Offered every year