PHL 215: Introduction to Ethics - fall

General Education requirement: 4A - Human Questions

A critical examination of normative theories of obligation and value. It includes philosophical examination of some moral problems including but not limited to: abortion, euthanasia, death penalty, gender and sexual orientation equality, pornography and censorship, violence, and economic injustice. Numerous ethical theories will be discussed, including but not limited to: Cultural Relativism, Ethical Subjectivism, Ethical Egoism, Divine Command Theory, Utilitarianism, Rights Theories, Kantianism, Social Contract Theory, and Feminist Ethics.

2024 Fall
Class#SctTypeSeatsUnits
10569 01 Lecture 10 3.00
Days Start End
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1:00 PM EDT 1:50 PM EDT
Instructor: Catherine Villanueva Gardner Class status:
Enrollment Section
Class instruction mode: In Person
2024 Fall
Class#SctTypeSeatsUnits
10570 02 Lecture 12 3.00
Days Start End
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 12:30 PM EDT 1:45 PM EDT
Instructor: Maureen Eckert Class status:
Enrollment Section
Class instruction mode: In Person