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College of Liberal Arts

PHL 205 – +Introduction to Ethics (4)

Introduces ethical theory and the evaluation of contemporary moral problems in the Western intellectual tradition. Includes the study of philosophical theories such as utilitarianism, deontology, virtue ethics, social contract theory, feminist ethics. Includes topics of moral responsibility, cultural relativism, and other philosophical ideas behind ethical debates in society. Encourages students to develop their own positions on ethical issues. This course may be subject to Enforced Prerequisites that restrict registration into the course. Check the offerings below for more information.

Course Attributes
CoreEd-Art&Humanities General
Core, Pers, West Culture
Liberal Arts Humanities Core

For more information, contact OSU Ecampus at 800-667-1465 (option 1) or ecampus.ess@oregonstate.edu.

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= Signifies the course as a Baccalaureate Core Course.
= Signifies that fees may apply to the course.
+ = Include restriction.
- = Exclude restriction.
* = Prereq may be taken prior to or simultaneously with this course.