PHIL 218 - Introduction to Ethics

Institution:

SUNY at Fredonia

Subject:

Philosophy

Description:

Ethics is the study of morality. It is central to issues relating to what a person should believe and how they should act. The investigation of morality occurs via an analysis of metaethics (the fundamental status of moral judgments), normative ethics (the nature of a right action and the nature of a virtuous person), and applied ethics (the application of normative ethics to particular moral issues). The areas are explored through the discussion of such issues as: Is morality relative to culture? Is morality independent of religion? Do the ends of one's action justify the means? What does it mean to be a virtuous person?

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.fredonia.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 673-3111

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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