PHIL 340 - Ethical Theory

Institution:

Christian Brothers University

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An examination of various philosophical theories, including those of Aristotle, Kant, and Mill, concerning moral values. Questions discussed include the following: whether morality is best defined in terms of rights, duties, consequences, authenticity of commitment, or models of virtue, and whether morality can be judged by some absolute standard or is always relative (and if so, to what?). Prerequisites: sophomore standing or higher. (PHIL 340 satisfies the "Moral Values" general education requirement) . One semester; three credits

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cbu.edu

Phone Number:

(901) 321-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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