PHIL 150 - Contemporary Moral Issues

(3.00)

An introduction to the problems and concepts of moral philosophy that focuses on current moral issues. This course introduces students to moral theories and their implications, the nature of moral reasoning and argument, and the meaning and justification of moral concepts such as obligation and rights. Topics may include free speech, abortion and euthanasia, environmental ethics, the rights of animals, and distributive and compensatory justice.

Course ID: 56012
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Discussion, Lecture
Course Equivalents: PHIL 150Y
Attributes: Arts and Humanities (GEP), Arts and Humanities (GFR)