PHIL 1230 — Ethics
| Lecture Ethics, utilizing the foundation of moral th inking dating back to ancient classical cultures, examines the thinking of the great philosophers throughout history and applies these concepts to contemporary problems facing today's citizens. Current moral issues are examined using the traditional concep ts of good, right, duty, and responsibility. Using ethical theories such as Utilitarianism, virtue ethics, deontological ethics, and the thinking of philosophers such as Mencius, Rawls, Kant, Aristotle, Bentham, Floridi, and others, the student will develo p a perspective for dealing with today's moral dilemmas. Students apply critical thinking skills to the development of their own value-based view of the world. MNTC Goal Area(s): 06, 09