PHILO 120 - Introduction to Ethics

    Recent Professors
    Michael Kilivris, Karina Gill, Julie Wulferdingen
    Recent Semesters
    2027SP, 2026SU, 2026SP, 2026FA
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    2027SP Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    This course is an introduction to the central questions, theories, and issues in Ethics. Students will examine such questions as "What makes an action right?", "How should I live?" and "What is my moral purpose?" by studying moral philosophers and philosophies from throughout history and around the world, including utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics. Students will apply these various perspectives to important ethical issues such as immigration, racial injustice, poverty, and the climate crisis, while reflecting on and developing their own moral compass- their core ethical values, beliefs, and purpose.
    Usually Held
    Thu 9:35am–11:00am, Tue 9:35am–11:00am, Thu 11:10am–12:35pm, Tue 11:10am–12:35pm