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Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 46757
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: McNeely Hall 108
An advanced treatment of central aspects of ethical theory, this course will provide a brief historical introduction that contextualizes current debates, and proceed to an examination of the “big three” theories: Consequentialism (building on the legacy of Bentham and Mill), Deontology (drawing on Kant), and Virtue Ethics (developing Aristotle). Following this, the course will undertake a more detailed examination of Virtue Ethics, so as to allow an in-depth critical look at one of the main approaches to ethical theory. The course will also engage a number of “hot issues” in ethical theory today, such as naturalism, challenges to Virtue Ethics drawn from psychology, right action, moral motivation, and the challenge of egoism. Prerequisite: PHIL 214, or PHIL 110, 115, or 197 and one other PHIL course.
4 Credits