PHIL 482 - Aristotle’s Ethics (3)

Aristotle’s ethical theory has exerted a profound influence on the history of Western Philosophy, increasingly so in the last half century. In this course we will aim to gain a comprehensive understanding of his ethics, focusing on his presentation of it in the Nicomachean Ethics. Central notions we will examine include happiness, virtue, friendship, and pleasure. We will also delve into some of the scholarly interpretative debates, as well as the recent literature that takes inspiration from Aristotle. Recommended Preparation: One 300-level course in philosophy, especially PHIL 321.

Grading: Graded/Satisfactory Unsatisfactory/Audit
Course ID: 102510
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Attributes: Writing Intensive (WI)
Prerequisite: ENGL 100 and one PHIL course with a grade of ‘C’ or better.