PHI 240 — Introduction to Ethics
This course introduces theories about the nature and foundations of moral judgments and applications to contemporary moral issues. Emphasis is placed on moral theories such as consequentialism deontology and virtue ethics. Upon completion students should be able to apply various ethical theories to moral issues such as abortion capital punishment poverty war terrorism the treatment of animals and issues arising from new technologies. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.
Prerequisites: ENG 111
Part of
- Associate in Arts-A.A. [A10100]
- Associate in Arts-Teacher Preparation [A1010T]
- Associate in Engineering-A.E. [A10500]
- Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Art-A.F.A. [A10600]
- Associate in Fine Arts in Music [A10700]
- Associate in General Education-A.G.E. [A10300]
- Associate in General Education-Nursing [A1030N]
- Associate in Science-A.S. [A10400]
- Associate in Science-Teacher Preparation [A1040T] - No Longer Accepting Applications Beginning Spring 2026
- Accounting and Finance Diploma Program [D25800]
- Emergency Medical Science Bridge Program A.A.S. Degree [A45340B]
- General Occupational Technology A.A.S. Degree [A55280] and Diploma Program [D55280]
- Health Information Technology A.A.S. Degree [A45360]
- Medical Assisting A.A.S Degree [A45400]