CAP 225 - What Is Good? Exploring Values and Tradeoffs

Institution:

University of Illinois at Springfield

Subject:

Capital Scholars Courses

Description:

Seeks to illuminate assumptions of "the good" by attempting to uncover those aspects of life considered to be valuable. Course content is organized around historical and cross-cultural values as they are manifested in politics, economics, culture, science, art, and spirituality. Students will be challenged to examine their own values and will be encouraged to consider ways to change dominant culture consistent with their interpretation of the quality of life. Course Information: Prerequisite: CAP 123. Restricted to Capital Scholar Honors students. This course fulfills a general education requirement at UIS in the areas of Humanities or Social and Behavioral Sciences. (IAI Code: HS902)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uis.edu

Phone Number:

(217) 206-6600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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