PHIL 1040 - Introduction to Ethics

(Honors Option Offered)

3 Credits *
3 Class Hours

An introduction to the study of moral reasoning and judgment. Topics include the meaning and importance of individual and social morality in human life, and the major systems of ethical theory as they apply to debates concerning contemporary moral issues such as abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, etc. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in English or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1010 and ENGL 0815; Level 2 placement in Reading. Note: PHIL 1040 meets the general education requirement for Humanities.

Semester Availability: All

* This course is part of the general education core.