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PHIL 240: Introduction to EthicsColombetti
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Course Description: A critical examination of philosophical views--ancient and modern--concerning human nature and human potential; the fundamental concepts of goodness, rightness, and justice; the virtues of persons and social institutions; the relationship between the individual and society; criteria for moral evaluation; ideals of human action, aims, and ways of living. We will study a variety of moral theories. Some contemporary moral problems will be explored in depth. Recommended: eligibility for ENGL 100 or 105 Transfer Credit: UC; CSU (C2) |
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Required Texts: Mark Timmons Moral Theory (Rowman & Littlefield 2002) John Arthur Morality and Moral Controversies, 6th ed. (PrenticeHall 2002 | ![]() |
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