Philosophy 111 - The Wicked and the Worthy

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Haverford College

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HU J.Miller The possibility of "doing good" in the world presumes that one can distinguish between good and bad actions, people, and consequences. But on what basis are we to make such distinctions What grounds, if anything, our definitions of good and bad How can we be certain that our actions, and thus our own selves, are not evil This course examines such concerns through a survey of the history of ethical philosophy. In digging up the "root of all good," we will consider as well questions of self-interest, justice, freedom, and duty. Readings include selections from Plato's Republic, Mill's Utilitarianism, Kant's Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals, and Nietzsche's Beyond Good and Evil.

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3.00

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www.haverford.edu

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(610) 896-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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