PHL 170 - Contemporary Moral Issues

Institution:

Wheelock College

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Description:

Reflects upon contemporary moral issues from a philosophical perspective. Introduces major normative ethical theories and basic techniques of logical analysis. Focuses on topics such as sexual morality, abortion, capital punishment, euthanasia, racial equality, sexual equality, animal rights, global economic responsibility, environmental responsibility, the morality of war. Satisfies General Education U.S. History, Civilization, Culture requirement; Satisfies Upper Level Writing requirement. Introductory. Civilization, Culture, requirement. Satisfies College Multicultural requirement. Intermediate.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wheelock.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 879-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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