PHIL-35143 credit hours

Topics in Applied Ethics

Philosophy · 3 hrs Lecture

Offered: Fall Or Winter

PHIL-3514 prerequisites

We couldn't read this course's prerequisites into a chain. The wording is under “Requisite courses” below.

Where PHIL-3514 counts

Counts toward 5 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:

PHIL 3-YEAR BA IN PHILOSOPHY
PHIL 4-YEAR BA IN PHILOSOPHY
PHIL 4-YEAR BA IN PHILOSOPHY (STUDENT DIRECTED STREAM)
PHIL HONOURS BA IN PHILOSOPHY
PHIL HONOURS BA IN PHILOSOPHY (STUDENT DIRECTED HONOURS PROGRAM)

Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 50 of 208 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 systematically studies a contemporary ethical issue, exploring the ways contemporary philosophers attempt to resolve it. Topics may include: climate change and individual responsibility; entitlements of the poor and obligations of the rich; censorship and freedom of expression; crime and punishment; euthanasia; the right to privacy; employment and medical care; disability rights.

Requisite courses

A minimum of 12 credit hours in Philosophy [prerequisite(s)].

Lecture

From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.