PHL 215: Introduction to Ethics - spring

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 Spring
Class#SctTypeSeatsUnits
10436 03 Lecture 40 3.00
Days Start End Location
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 11:00 AM EDT 12:15 PM EDT Liberal Arts 120
Instructor: Timothy Nulty Class status:
Enrollment Section
Class instruction mode: In Person
2024 Spring
Class#SctTypeSeatsUnits
11307 01B Lecture 40 3.00
Days Start End Location
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1:00 PM EDT 1:50 PM EDT Liberal Arts 206
Instructor: Maureen Eckert Class status:
Enrollment Section
Class instruction mode: Blended