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PHILOS 241

INTRODUCTORY ETHICS

3-4 credits.

Nature of moral problems and of ethical theory, varieties of moral skepticism, practical ethics and the evaluation of social institutions.

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Requisites: Sophomore standing Course Designation: Core GenEd - Humanities & Arts Breadth - Humanities or Social Science Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe some of the key questions related to morality. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Explain what some of the historical figures within moral philosophy have argued, why they are relevant and interesting, and be able to critically evaluate their arguments. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe some of the key questions related to morality. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Explain what some of the historical figures within moral philosophy have argued, why they are relevant and interesting, and be able to critically evaluate their arguments. Audience: Undergraduate

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