PHL 202 Elementary Ethics
Introduces students to the following: a brief history of ethical theory; a proposed explanation for the beginning of ethical theory during the Axial Age; the effect religion has had on ethical theories; the effect that science has had on ethical theories; the relationship of ethics to the reasoning process and the application of ethics to modern moral dilemmas. Recommended: College level reading and writing skills.
Notes
Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course
General Education Requirements
AAS Human Relations, AGS Humanities/Arts, Cultural Literacy AAOT/AAS, AS Western Culture, AS Liberal Arts Core 2, AAOT Social Sciences,
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Identify the distinguishing characteristics of prominent ethical theories. Apply philosophical methods to examine and evaluate issues pertaining to personal morality. Identify strengths and weakness of one's own reasoning process in regard to moral dilemmas, particularly the presence of logical fallacies. Evaluate personal values systems which influence moral decision making. Identify and analyze complex practices, values, and beliefs and the culturally and historically defined meanings of difference.