PH 211 - Ethical Theory/Moral Issues

Institution:

Millikin University

Subject:

Philosophy

Description:

In this course we will examine issues in ethical theory, including such foundational issues as the relationship between ethical behavior and rational behavior, the relationship between ethics and theology, and the issue of whether ethics is objective or subjective, absolute or relative. We will examine both action-centered as well as character-centered approaches to the resolution of ethical dilemmas. Finally, we will turn our attention to the practical application of theory by reflecting on how the theoretical issues raised in the class guide our thinking about lying, killing, capital punishment, cloning, etc. Readings may include selections from the Western philosophical tradition (e.g., Plato, Aristotle, Hobbes, Hume, Kant, Mill) as well as Western literature (Dostoyevski, Conrad, O?Connor). We will also watch selected films.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.millikin.edu

Phone Number:

(217) 424-6211

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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