PHIL 302 - Ethical Theory

Description:
Offers an overview of the content and justification of historical approaches to ethical theory. Includes a critical assessment of those theories and a discussion of current approaches to ethical theory.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Explain and analyses the content of three major ethical theories: Kantianism, Utilitarianism, and Virtue Ethics.
Identify the foundational assumptions that each of these theories rests upon.
Apply the major ethical theories to issues in contemporary society.
Articulate criticisms of the major ethical theories.
Identify and explain contemporary movements in ethical theory (for example feminist ethics, contractualism, value theory, error theory, emotivism, etc.).
Explain how contemporary movements in ethical theory are a response to criticisms of both the content and assumptions of the major ethical theories.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/1/2013

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