Social Welfare and Social Development - Contemporary Moral Issues

PHIL 2525  Contemporary Moral Issues

Hours:

Three hours of lecture per week.

Credits:

6

Description:

A critical inquiry into significant moral problems for the individual and society, this course addresses such topics as abortion, suicide, sexual conduct, euthanasia, pollution, crime and punishment, civil disobedience, capital punishment, legal enforcement of moral standards, and war. Such inquiry gives rise to discussion concerning the possibility and nature of general moral standards. This course may be credited towards Religions & Cultures and Social Welfare & Social Development.