This course introduces students to a philosophical study of morality. Helps students to understand and analyze competing ethical claims based on such standards as happiness, duty, human nature, theology, and custom. Questions considered may include: What makes actions right, if anything? What makes anything good or evil, if anything? What, if anything, makes a person a good person?

By the end of this course, students will be able to... 

1. Demonstrate command of important philosophical terminology, themes, and arguments related to ethics.

2. Apply the major normative ethical theories to practical moral considerations in public and private life.

3. State and evaluate non-trivial theories and arguments related to ethics.

4. Recognize the consequences of their actions and hold themselves accountable.