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PHIL 240 –  Introduction to Ethics (CRN: 90025) at  Cañada College for Fall 2024

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PHIL 240 Introduction to Ethics
This course is an introduction to major ethical problems and theories. The course examines topics such as human nature, conflicting views of moral goodness, and the relationship between religion and morality, with an emphasis on better understanding sources of moral disagreement. The ethical theories reviewed in the course include deontology, consequentialism, virtue ethics, and the ethics of care. These ethical theories are applied to present-day issues. Potential issues discussed in the course include environmental ethics, biomedical ethics, animal rights, the ethics of eating, the ethics of technology, and human enhancement.

Units: 3
Degree Credit
Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)
  • Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
  • Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area C2
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area C2), UC (IGETC Area 3B)
C-ID: PHIL 120

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Department: Philosophy

Number of Units: 3


Section
HAX - Lecture and/or Discussion
Meeting Date: 08/14-12/04
Meeting Time: 11:10am-12:25pm
Days: W
Building: 13 Room: 0234
Instructor: David Eck
HAX - Online
Meeting Date: 08/14-12/04
Meeting Time:
Days:
Building:  Virtual Room:  Remote
Instructor: David Eck
Critical Dates for this Course Date
Last day to add class August 27, 2024
Last day to drop with a refund August 27, 2024
Last day to drop without a "W" September 2, 2024
Last day to drop with a "W" November 13, 2024
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option December 4, 2024
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