PHIL 240 - Introduction to Ethics

Institution:

Canada College

Subject:

Description:

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/ semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: This course discusses the major ethical principles and theories in the world. How these principles apply to one's ethical decision making and moral responsibility is examined. Classical and contemporary deontological and teleological theories and existential theory and others are studied. Contemporary ethical issues, abortion, euthanasia, homosexuality, feminism, and terrorism are also examined. Transfer: CSU: C2, UC. (IGETC: 3B)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

canadacollege.edu

Phone Number:

(650) 306-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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