0509-447 - Contemporary Moral Problems

Institution:

Rochester Institute of Technology

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Description:

This course examines ethical questions that arise in the course of day-to-day individual and social life. While some consideration will be given to ethical theory and its application to such questions, emphasis will be on practical issues. Examples of typical questions to be examined are capital punishment, euthanasia, abortion, the treatment of animals, corporate responsibility, and so forth. Part of the philosophy concentration and minor. It may also be taken as an elective. (0509-210, 211, 213 or equivalent) Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.rit.edu/

Phone Number:

(585) 475-2411

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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