PHI 110 - Contemporary Moral Problems

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Philosophy

Description:

This course is intended for the beginning student in philosophy. In this course students, after acquiring some background in moral theory, will examine several different contemporary moral problems. The moral problems discussed may be roughly divided into two main categories: the social and the personal. In the category of social problems the course will explore different conceptions of diversity and social justice as they are applied to issues such as: the distribution of wealth and income, ethnic and racial equality, gender equality, LGBTQ+ equality, the freedom of thought and religious practice, the criminal justice system, generational justice, etc. The problems of the personal kind may include the following: conceptions of the good and the good life, truthfulness and honesty, the obligation to keep promises, obligations to friends and family, the place of friendship in a good life, obligations to oneself, etc. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Discuss the major philosophical problems considered in class; Discuss and apply the ethical theories addressed in class; Discuss the views of the philosophers addressed in class and offer critiques of those views; Discuss the issues of diversity and social justice considered in class and apply ethical theories to those issues; Formulate and rationally defend an ethical position on a contemporary moral problem.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

ENG 100 (Grade of C or Higher)

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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