PHIL 341 - Ethics and Education

Institution:

University of San Diego

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Description:

This course provides an introduction to such topics in moral theory as: ethical relativism, deontological and consequentialist approaches to morality; and ethical egoism. Among the specific moral issues in education usually considered are preferential admissions policies, student-teacher confidentiality, the morality of grading, honesty and deception in educational contexts, and the allocation of scarce educational resources.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sandiego.edu

Phone Number:

(619) 260-4600

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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