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PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy: Morals and Society
Course Description
- Recommended Prep: Placement in ENG 22/60
Philosophy 101 is a study of and deliberation on contemporary ethical issues through the perspective of classical and contemporary philosophical theories.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of PHIL 101, the student will be able to:
- Define and describe the elements of major ethical theories.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the reasoning used to support these theories as well as the flaws inherent in each theory.
- Articulate their own personal moral theory and the reasoning they used to develop and support that theory.
- Apply the methods of various philosophical ethical theories and their own moral theory to deliberation on a variety of moral dilemmas and ethical controversies.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of moral reasoning through the above applications, assessments and analyses as well as through respectful participation in class discussions and deliberations.