History of Ethics: Kant's Moral Theory

3 credits · Graduate

In this course we will look closely at one of the most seminal thinkers in the history of Western Moral Philosophy. The course will explore Kant's own writing, some of his most important predecessors, and contemporary commentators. The course will aim to develop a plausible understanding of Kantian ethics - including both its normative and meta-ethical commitments. A primary concern will be the relevance of Kant's views for contemporary moral reflection. CROSSLISTED: PHIL 3115.03