Topics in Applied Ethics

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This course systematically studies a contemporary ethical issue, exploring the ways contemporary philosophers attempt to resolve it. Topics may include: climate change and individual responsibility; entitlements of the poor and obligations of the rich; censorship and freedom of expression; crime and punishment; euthanasia; the right to privacy; employment and medical care; disability rights. Requisite Courses: A minimum of 12 credit hours in Philosophy [prerequisite(s)].