PHI 302 - Good & Evil, Right & Wrong

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Philosophy

Description:

It is often said that it is important to know the difference between right and wrong. But what exactly is the difference between right and wrong? This is a question that has concerned philosphers for over 200 years. This is a course in meta-ethics, the branch of philosophy that is concerned with understanding and evaluating ethical concepts. We will drawn on both primary and secondary texts, to explore fundamental concepts of the nature of right and wrong. Starting with the broad classical theories of virtue ethics, we will then focus on more recent work, exploring concepts like realism, naturalism, expressivism, relativism, consequentialism, deontology, virtue ethics and error theory. Amongst the philosphers considered will be Aristotle, Kant, Hume, Moore, Ayer, Mackie and Blackburn. Although it will be helpful to have done previous courses in philosophy, this is not a prerequisite.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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