PHIL 8 - Ethics in Global Perspectives

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Lehigh University

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Economic, political, cultural, and ideological globalization presents two ethical challenges: (1) Are there universally justifiable moral standards, principles, and values that would establish universally acceptable answers to the question of how humans should live their lives That is, can there be a global ethics (2) What are justifiable responses to the variety of moral issues facing the peoples of the world as a result of current globalization This course addresses the first question by examining the moral perspectives of a variety of different ethical outlooks, including Euro-American, Hindu, Buddhist, Confucian, African, and Islamic traditions. The second question is addressed by examining a number of serious moral problems arising from globalization, including the increasing gap between the rich so-called First World nations and the poor so-called Third World nations, global environmental degradation, and war and terrorism. Dillon (HU)

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lehigh.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 758-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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