PHIL 233
Ethical Theory
What makes an action morally right? Does it depend on what a moral being is? What makes us morally responsible? This course is an investigation of some of the most historically important theories, an examination of their fundamental commitments, and some discussion of contemporary versions of those theories. Philosophers studied will include Aristotle, Kant, and Mill, and others.
Prerequisites & course information
Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours Prerequisite(s): 3 credit units in philosophy or completion of 18 credit units at the university level or permission of the instructor.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027