PHIL 1320: Ethics and Society

This course examines ethical dimensions of contemporary life. Students examine major areas of ethical inquiry, including ethical theory and its application to contemporary issues, such as professional ethics, ethics in technology, medicine, and sport, and ethics in everyday life and work. Emphasis is placed on evaluating arguments and reasoning strategies used in considerations of ethical dimensions of human activities. Through readings, structured discussions, and written analysis, student assess the strengths and limitations of various perspectives and explore the implications of different ethical frameworks.