PHL 333 - Ethics

Institution:

Muhlenberg College

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Description:

Examination of the theoretical structures and historical movement of predominantly western moral theories as well as of recent critical responses to traditional approaches. Perspectives typically covered include ancient and modern virtue theories, utilitarianism, Kantianism and its descendants, the critical views of Nietzsche or Marx, and contemporary AngloAmerican work. Related issues, such as indeterminacy, pluralism, and the nature of moral judgment are also addressed. Prerequisite: any previous course in philosophy

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.muhlenberg.edu

Phone Number:

(484) 664-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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