Introduction to Ethics

Three credits · Undergraduate

This course introduces students to several major ethical theories, including utilitarianism, virtue-based ethics, natural law theory and deontology. It addresses such questions as: Is there an objective moral standard? Is there a common good? Do we have duties to others? What does morality have to do with personal happiness? Prerequisite: PHIL 100 or 101 or 102 or third year standing or permission of the department chair. Three credits.