Philosophy 334f - Topics in Ethics:Meta-Ethics

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Mount Holyoke College

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Meta-ethics is the study of the concepts and methods used in ethical discourse and debate. It is not the study, for example, of which actions are right or wrong, but rather of what the terms "right" and "wrong" mean. Possibquestions to be discussed in this seminar include: Can moral judgments be true or false Are moral judgments expressions of feelings Are they objective or subjective Are we rationally required to be moral Are there moral facts How are moral and aesthetic judgments different This course presupposes a strong background in philosophy. Prior coursework in ethics and logic is recommended. Meets Humanities I-B requirement J. Harold Prereq. 8 credits in department or permission of instructor; 4 credits

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8.00

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Lecture

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www.mtholyoke.edu

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(413) 538-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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