Introduction to Ethics

Subject	Course No.	Credit Value
Philosophy	PHIL 2201	Three (3) credit hours

This course investigates core problems and key authors in ethical theory. The main focus of the course is to treat the rival theories of eudaimonism, deontology and utilitarianism as they are expressed both in contemporary ethical literature and in their historical context by Aristotle, Immanuel Kant and John Stuart Mill. We will also give some attention to Plato, a figure that has influenced their development. In the last part of the course, we turn to another alternative - the work of Friedrich Nietzsche and his influential critique of much of the Western ethical tradition that preceded him.

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Instructor: Jennifer Hart Weed
Prerequisite: None

What you will learn

This course is designed to help you:

• Gain an introduction to the subject of ethics.
• Get experienced in discussions and peer interactions.
• Develop critical thinking and writing skills.

Students have six months from the registration date to complete the course. All course exams and/or assignments must be completed by the designated end date.

Assignments and examinations

• Study questions (20%)
• Discussion questions and online participation (20%)
• 1 x essay (20%)
• 1 x final exam (invigilated, 40%)

The exam(s) for this course will be invigilated on an approved date using Respondus e-proctoring software (LockDown Browser and Monitor). This is a free tool provided with this course, a webcam is required. More information will be given once you have been registered.

Fees and payments

There is a $150 non-refundable/non-transferable online fee per course in addition to applicable tuition & fees. Learn more about our payment options.

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