PHIL 105 - Intro to Ethics: Contemporary Moral Problems

    Recent Professors
    Rose M. Urbanovich, Prof Cervantez
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    45 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H (formerly ENGL 101 and ENGL 101H) as determined through the Crafton Hills College assessment process.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2 · CSU GE Area E
    Description
    This course is an introduction to moral philosophy, examining the nature of morality by reading classical and contemporary works. It explores major ethical theories, including utilitarianism, Kantian ethics, natural law theory, social contract theory, and feminist ethics. The course emphasizes the application of ethical theory to contemporary moral issues, such as abortion, euthanasia, animal rights, capital punishment, and more.
    Usually Held
    Thu 2:20pm–3:45pm