PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy: Morals and Society
- 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.
Contact: 3 hours lecture per week
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.