Moral Issues in Business

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This course examines ethical issues arising from business practice. Possible discussion questions include: Does capitalism violate human rights? Are there limits to what can be bought and sold? Do corporations have moral as well as legal obligations? Does a just state ensure that all citizens have jobs? Does economic value trump the right to life? Is it permissible for a company to value shareholder profit above environmental protection? Should whistle blowers be protected? Is it fair to force private companies to adhere to affirmative action policies in the work place? Are lies and deceit in advertisements morally permissible? Note: PHIL-2230(3) was previously titled Ethical Issues in Business.