Philosophical theories of goodness are explored to sharpen our moral sensibilities, gain insight into contemporary moral conflicts, and appreciate alternate conceptions of the good underlying cultural or practical disagreements. Phi 210 ethical theories critical evaluation of major ethical theories and systems. An online chapter on bains psychology from a wellreceived book on the mindbody problem. Phi 240 introduction to ethics this course introduces theories about the nature and foundations of moral judgments and applications to contemporary moral issues.
Schinzinger now in its second edition, introduction to engineering ethics provides the framework for discussing the basic issues in. Overview philosophy richmondcc library at richmond. This course introduces theories about the nature and foundations of moral judgments and. Philosophy college of liberal arts mercer university. A philosophical movement of the eighteenth century characterized by belief in the power of reason to sweep away superstition, ignorance, and injustice. Phi 240 ethical selfawareness evaluation online moral relativism1.
Online tutoring academic support center library at. This course introduces theories about the nature and foundations of moral judgments and applications to. Focus philosophical librarys edition of aristotles nicomachean ethics is a lucid and useful translation of one of aristotles major works for the student of undergraduate philosophy, as well as for the general reader interested in the major works of western civilization. Phi philosophy phi 101 introduction to philosophy 303 this course includes a topical survey of the three main branches of philosophy epistemology, metaphysics, and ethics and the contemporary questions related to these fields. Northern virginia community college may add course prerequisites, corequisites andor other requirements linked courses may have materials available online in our blackboard learning environment. Emphasis is placed on utilitarianism, rulebased ethics, existentialism, relativism versus objectivism, and egoism. In every case the focus is on careful formulations of theories and arguments. Upon completion, student should be able to apply various ethical theories to moral issues such as abortion, capital punishment, poverty, war, terrorism, the treatment of animals, and. This course provides an introduction to two central areas of ethical theory. This course provides a philosophical study of moral values. An introduction to ethics cambridge introductions to philosophy. Phi 240 introduction to ethics eng 111 college promise. Phi 240 introduction to ethics 3 mcc1001b college transfer program associate in arts a. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected.
Redhawk publishing is an initiative of catawba valley community college in hickory, nc. Books usually provide indepth coverage of a specific topic. Philosophers have proposed answers to these profound issues and questions. Project gutenberg includes over 46,000 ebooks for free online. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. On a consequentialist theory, a virtue is defined in terms of its consequences. Philosophy phi 202021 university at buffalo undergraduate. An online chapter on bains psychology from a wellreceived book on the mind body problem. This edition includes notes and a glossary, intending to provide the reader with some sense of the terms and the concepts. Introduction to ethics at cape fear community college. Redhawk publications catawba valley community college. Students who have enrolled but have never attended class may be issued a no show ns.
Phi 211 media ethics in the information age, media play an increasingly large role in our lives. At the same time, we shall look into how social and cultural influences may have affected the way that quantum mechanics was formulated, and how it. To excel in the philosophy program at mercer university, you must be intelligent, ambitious, and driven. Introduction to ethics in the world today, we are in the throes of a giant ethical leap that is essentially embracing all of humankind donahue, 1996, p. Courses prereq eco 251 principles of microeconomics eco 252 principles of macroeconomics his 111 world civilizations i. This course will cover the three main types of ethical philosophies. Introduction to ethics at central piedmont community college. Introduction to ethics cape fear community college. Please use the tabs above to find quality resources. This book examines the central questions of ethics through a study of theories found in the great ethical works of western philosophy. Introduction to ethics colltran course description this course introduces theories about the nature and foundations of moral judgments and applications to contemporary moral issues. Phi 240 introduction to ethics acalog acms gtcc catalog.
Phi 240 introduction to ethics richmond community college. This introduction is best used sidebyside with direct reading of the actual historical texts and is useful as a general introduction and summary for students. The virtues of ignorance can easily be accommodated in such a theory because these traits do bring about good, even if the agent possessing the trait acts out of ignorance. John tyler community college may add course prerequisites, corequisites andor other requirements linked courses may have materials available online in our blackboard learning environment. Join facebook to connect with acidalia redditt and others you may know.
Mus 110 music appreciation, mus 112 introduction to jazz phi 215 philosophical issues, phi 240 introduction to ethics graduates of this program are eligible to write the national council licensure examination nclexrn, which is required for practice as a registered nurse. Ethics is the exploration of the ways in which persons make judgments about what is right and wrong. I have not kept up with developments in terms of available texts, but there are a few books that i think might be appropriate. Introduction to ethical studies philosophy courses. Martin roland schinzinger basic engineering series and tools introduction to engineering ethics martin features include. Tutors are always available, even late at night when your instructor may not be. Critical introduction to various philosophical views of the basis and presuppositions of morality and moral knowledge. Unfortunately, i have not taught an ethics course in a decade. Stony brook undergraduate bulletin fall 2020 bulletinphi. This is a guide to some resources that will help you complete assignments in your phi 240 class. Degree a10100 college transfer program with its 2014 comprehensive articulation agreement caa, the nc community.
Arts and sciences multiple locations varied semester. Other topics in moral philosophy are discussed along the way. Skills associated with analytical reading and writing are emphasized. Access study documents, get answers to your study questions, and connect with real tutors for phi 240. Critical introduction to various types of normative ethical theory, including utilitarian, deontological, and virtue theories.
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