PHIL-42043 credit hours

Topics in Moral Philosophy

Philosophy · 3 hrs Lecture

Offered: Fall Or Winter

PHIL-4204 prerequisites

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Description

This course is a systematic study of a problem or set of problems in contemporary moral philosophy. Possible topics include comparison of normative theories (e.g., deontology, utilitarianism, and virtue ethics), freedom and moral responsibility, relativism, the nature of moral agency, and the nature and justification of moral judgments. The emphasis is on recent debates in moral philosophy; however, some reference is made to the historical roots of contemporary moral problems.

Requisite courses

A minimum 15 credit hours in Philosophy (9 credit hours at the 2000 level or higher); B average in all Philosophy courses; permission of the Programme Advisor [prerequisite(s)].

Restrictions

Honours Form Required. Students may not hold credit for this course and PHIL-4202.

Lecture

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