PHIL 1100 - Ethics

3 Credits
This course is an introduction to the study of ethics. Students will read, discuss, and write about texts written by ancient, modem, and contemporary philosophers. Emphasis will be placed on the practical value of the ideas explored.

Major Content Areas
Rights based ethics

Virtue ethics

Utilitarianism

Relativism

Deontology

Natural law theory

Divine command theory

Ethical egoism

Feminist ethics

Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate the ability to consider points of view different from one’s own.

Apply ethical theories to real world situations.

Demonstrate knowledge of ethical theories.

Use the writing process to write a well-organized essay in response to a philosophical writing in ethics.

Analyze and criticize ethical theories.

Summarize ethical theories.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
09 - Ethical/Civic Resp

06 - Humanities/Fine Arts