Philosophy 343 - Topics in Moral Theory

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Colgate University

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Staff Moral theory concerns what makes acts right or wrong, what makes people good or bad. In addressing these issues, the course also considers the following questions: Do moral stands apply universally, or are they relative to one's culture, religion, or other moral framework Can we reconcile the impartiality of morality with the partiality we feel toward certain people, such as parents, spouses, or children Are there ethical principles that apply in all circumstances, or is morality fundamentally a case-by-case affair This course centers primarily on contemporary approaches to these questions, with the aim of enabling students to address these questions critically and rigorously.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colgate.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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