Course Objectives  

In this course we will 

- examine a selection of classic ethical texts,

- consider commentary on ethical questions and discussions, 

- place ethical discussions in their geographical and historical contexts, and 

- apply insights from the foundations of moral philosophy to contemporary ethical situations.

Students should:

- Become familiar with a variety of ethical discussions - the questions asked and answers offered

- Situate one's moral and ethical position relative to others

- Address personal ethical dilemmas honestly, thoughtfully, insightfully

- Be able to communicate one's ethical perspective as well as act on it

- Use one's understanding and insight into the variety of moral philosophies and ethical systems 
   to resolve conflicts in situations where what is at issue are differing values and forms-of-life

- Formulate a professional ethical perspective, as an educator, leader, citizen and social scientist

- Get practice covering a large amount of material in a short period of time

- Gain experience leading discussion in a proseminar setting

- Hone synthesizing skills to produce graduate level analytic paper or other suitable project 

   Why Study Ethics

   Textbooks

   Course Packet

Objectives

Grading

Assignments

   Procedures

   Academic Honesty

   Acknowledgements