Moral Issues in Business
Philosophy · 3 hrs Lecture
No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
PHIL-2230 prerequisites
Where PHIL-2230 counts
Counts toward 3 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 71 of 141 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
This course examines ethical issues arising from business practice. Possible discussion questions include: Does capitalism violate human rights? Are there limits to what can be bought and sold? Do corporations have moral as well as legal obligations? Does a just state ensure that all citizens have jobs? Does economic value trump the right to life? Is it permissible for a company to value shareholder profit above environmental protection? Should whistle blowers be protected? Is it fair to force private companies to adhere to affirmative action policies in the work place? Are lies and deceit in advertisements morally permissible?
Note
PHIL-2230(3) was previously titled Ethical Issues in Business.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.