PHIL200 - Introduction to Ethics
Course Details
Course Code: PHIL200 Course ID: 3037 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate
This course will examine the field of ethics and provide the tools for ethical decision-making. Students will analyze texts for meaning, apply theories learned to various areas of moral concern, such as war, euthanasia, divorce, and poverty. The course will also provide an overview of how philosophers have thought about moral problems and some of the solutions they have proposed. Students will develop the ability to think about moral problems in a clear and logically consistent manner.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/28/20 - 02/26/21 | 03/01/21 - 04/25/21 | Winter 2021 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 10/26/20 - 04/02/21 | 04/05/21 - 05/30/21 | Spring 2021 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 11/30/20 - 04/30/21 | 05/03/21 - 06/27/21 | Spring 2021 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 12/28/20 - 06/04/21 | 06/07/21 - 08/01/21 | Spring 2021 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 01/25/21 - 07/02/21 | 07/05/21 - 08/29/21 | Summer 2021 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 02/22/21 - 07/30/21 | 08/02/21 - 09/26/21 | Summer 2021 Session I | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
1. Analyze the major ethical theories in the history of moral philosophy as put forward by philosophers in key ethical texts.
2. Apply ethical theories to current issues and real-life scenarios.
3. Create a framework for developing one’s own ethical and moral philosophy.
4. Critique the place of reason, emotion and physical action in moral philosophy.
5. Interpret philosophical texts and apply them to current events.
| Name | Grade % |
|---|---|
| Forums | 40.00 % |
| Week 1 Forum | 5.00 % |
| Week 2 Forum | 5.00 % |
| Week 3 Forum | 5.00 % |
| Week 4 Forum | 5.00 % |
| Week 5 Forum | 5.00 % |
| Week 6 Forum | 5.00 % |
| Week 7 Forum | 5.00 % |
| Week 8 Forum | 5.00 % |
| Written Assignments | 45.00 % |
| Week 3 - Proposal for final paper due Week 6 | 14.85 % |
| Week 6 - Final Paper | 30.15 % |
| Presentation | 15.00 % |
| Week 8 - Applying Ethical Theories Presentation | 15.00 % |
Ethics, An Online Textbook
Stephen O' Sullivan and Philip A. Pecorino
URL: http://www2.sunysuffolk.edu/pecorip/SCCCWEB/ETEXTS/ETHICS/*
*These are open-source web resources so there is a possibility that there may be a few broken links in the texts. If you should you come across broken links to supplemental materials in this text, please contact your instructor for alternative resources if required.
Introduction to Ethical Studies
Lee Archie and John G. Archie
URL: http://philosophy.lander.edu/ethics/ethicsbook/book1.html
PDF: http://philosophy.lander.edu/ethics/ethicsbook.pdf
If you encounter difficulties viewing the e-book, please visit the HELP/FAQs section of the Online Library. If you still have questions, please contact librarian@apus.edu for assistance.
Websites
In addition to the required course texts the following public domain Websites are useful. Please abide by the university’s academic honesty policy when using Internet sources as well. Note web site addresses are subject to change.
(The IEP and SEP are academically peer-reviewed online encylopedias, and can be cited as such, although the quality of the articles may vary.
The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy http://www.iep.utm.edu/
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy http://plato.stanford.edu/
| Book Title: | Various resources from the Open Web are used. Please visit http://apus.libguides.com/er.php to locate the course eReserve. |
| Author: | No Author Specified |
Previous Syllabi
Not current for future courses.