PH 368 - Ethics of the Heroic

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Saint Michael's College

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This course will be a philosophical examination of the phenomenon of heroic action. We will explore the possible need for a category of ethical action known as the "superogatory," or action that is "above and beyond" duty. This notion will be discussed in light of the ethical theories of Aristotle, Mill, Kant, and Levinas. To give much-needed content to this theoretical exploration, we will examine the lives and writings of many real-life examples of "heroic" activity from across the globe and across histPrerequisites: One 200-level Philosophy course Credits: 4 cr. Crosslisted: GL 368

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.smcvt.edu

Phone Number:

(802) 654-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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