| Is it possible to pursue peace through war? What, if anything justifies war? How can post-war activities of victors secure or preclude future peace? Do nations have an obligation to defend foreign populations threatened by "crimes against humanity"? Are ambushes and espionage ethically permissible? How should ethics account for emerging technologies such as drone warfare? Consider these questions through classical texts and contemporary problems. NOTE: students can receive credit for only one of PHIL 2208 and PHIL 3261. While this course is open to all students, only one upper division course in applied ethics (PHIL 3204, PHIL 3206, PHIL 3207, PHIL 3208, PHIL 3209, PHIL 3211, PHIL 3261, PHIL 3262) counts towards the major or Honours requirements, without permission of chair or advisor. |
