PHI 240 - Introduction to Ethics

3 Credit Hour(s)

This course introduces theories about the nature and foundations of moral judgments and applications to contemporary moral issues. Emphasis is placed on utilitarianism, rule-based ethics, existentialism, relativism versus objectivism, and egoism. Upon completion, students should be able to apply various ethical theories to individual moral issues such as euthanasia, abortion, crime and punishment, and justice.

Contact Hours: 3
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Prerequisite(s): State Prerequisite: ENG 111
Semester(s) Offered: F, S

Notes: This course has been approved to satisfy a Universal General Education Transfer Component in the CAA and ICAA for transfer as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.