PHIL 103 Introduction to Ethics

Ethics is an examination of moral problems and study of the concepts, principles, and theories used to clarify them. This course will include readings in both classical and modern ethical theory, with emphasis on personal and contemporary applications.

Credits

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

48

General Education Competency

GEM Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing

PHIL 103Introduction to Ethics

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I. General Information

Department

English, Languages, and Philosophy

II. Course Specification

Course Type

General Education

General Education Competency

GEM Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing

Credit Hours Narrative

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

48

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

Ethics is an examination of moral problems and study of the concepts, principles, and theories used to clarify them. This course will include readings in both classical and modern ethical theory, with emphasis on personal and contemporary applications.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Develop and examine their personal moral outlook.
  • Identify major figures in the study of Ethics. 
  • Recognize important ideas within primary and secondary texts.
  • Trace ethical principles through historical and contemporary society. 
  • Compare and contrast thinkers. 
  • Practice integrating ethical principles into discussions about moral questions. 
  • Participate in philosophical discussion. 

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies