PHIL 252 Ethics

The course certifies that graduates have the capacity to assess any state of affairs from the perspectives of virtue ethics, deontology, and consequentialism, demonstrating a primary level of proficiency. This permits the clarification of ethical subjects and engagement in informed discourse on the moral questions that define ethical thought, character, and action.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Sophomore standing

Offered

Fall, Spring

General Education

Ethical Reasoning Course, Core Courses PHIL 252 or PHIL 352

Outcomes

1. Identify, articulate, and discuss perspectives rooted in virtue ethics, deontology, and consequentialism on key ethical issues and debates
2. Analyze historical and current moral and ethical dilemmas and real-world responses through the lenses of virtue ethics, deontology, and consequentialism
3. Apply the principles of the three major branches of ethical theories and frameworks to develop, defend, and critically evaluate ethical conclusions.
4. Evaluate the validity of moral claims and justifications supported by the three key branches of ethical theories and frameworks.
5. Synthesize multiple philosophical perspectives on ethical issues related to their personal and professional lives.