PHIL 120 - Introduction to Ethics

    Recent Professors
    Tiffany Morgan
    Recent Semesters
    2027SP, 2026SP
    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 introduces students to the core philosophical ethical theories and their application to contemporary moral issues. These theories include but are not limited to Utilitarianism, Kantian Deontology and Virtue ethics, which may be applied to such issues as abortion, euthanasia, genetic engineering, terrorism. Students will be introduced to employing critical thinking and logic to analyze these theories and issues, making ethical evaluations and finding their own ethical imperative.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 12:45pm–2:10pm