PHIL 245 - Applied Ethics

An introduction to the application of philosophical theories on ethics to concrete ethical questions. Possible topics include: euthanasia, abortion, professional (e.g., medical or business) ethics, human cloning, just war theory, military ethics, sexual ethics, animal rights, duties to the poor, and so on. Each instance of the course will begin with a brief discussion of philosophical theories on ethics and utilize these theories in the treatment of the topics to be discussed.

Credits: 3
Terms Offered: As Needed
Attributes: Arts and Humanities II (AH2), Philosophical Perspectives (PHL)
Prerequisites: ENGL 113