Markets and Morality I

3 credits

Explores ethical issues regarding markets and market actors. Questions to be examined include: What (if anything) justifies capitalism? When (if ever) is the state permitted to interfere in market exchanges? Are there some things that should not be for sale? Is the sole responsibility of a business to maximize profits? When (if ever) do consumers have moral responsibilities? ***Prerequisite: One 200-level PHIL course, or permission of the Department Head.*** *Note: Students may receive credit for one of PHIL 370AM or PHIL 470AM.***