PHL 2026 - Ethics

Institution:

Manhattanville College

Subject:

Description:

This course will examine the basic question of Ethics: under what conditions, if any, does knowledge concerning moral claims exist? Emphasis will be placed on detailed philosophical analyses of theories concerning the nature of moral truth and moral evidence (e.g., skepticism and utilitarianism). Also the concepts of pleasure, happiness, duty, self-deception, courage and the good life will be analyzed. ( Spring)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.manhattanville.edu

Phone Number:

(914) 694-2200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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