PHI 115 - Ethics and Contemporary Issues

Credit Hours: 3
General Education Course: Focus on Public Issues CORE 42: MOTR number PHIL 102 - Introduction to Ethics.

This course examines ethical principles and theories in relation to contemporary moral issues (e.g. euthanasia, capital punishment, economic justice, environmental issues, world hunger). Through a consideration of ideals of justice and human dignity, as well as concepts of rights and responsibilities, it also explores the moral requirements for community and justified political order.

Prerequisite: 12 hours.
Lecture contact hours: 3 Lab contact hours: 0

Typically offered: Fall, Spring

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