PHI130 Introduction to Ethics
This course is designed as an introduction to ethical thought and its application to contemporary decision-making. Examination of issues such as those involved in reproduction, abortion, infanticide, euthanasia, genetic engineering, biomedical research, divorce, homosexuality, LGBT, capital punishment, civil disobedience, war, social justice, and the environment may be explored. The desired outcome is for students to demonstrate critical thinking about such issues and to develop skills to articulate positions about moral and social problems from their own personal worldviews.
Credits: 3
Student learning outcomes
- To describe the basic concepts, terms, and theories associated with the study of ethics.
- To provide a comprehensive explanation of how various ethical systems differ.
- To develop an ethical approach to issues and be able to articulate it with others.
- To provide an ethical analysis of current trends, changes, and issues from various ethical systems.
- To evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different options for resolving ethical dilemmas.