PHIL 103 - Introduction to Ethics

GEM Stamped: GEM 5: Humanistic And Artistic Ways Of Knowing

3 Credits

Ethics is an examination of moral problems and study of the concepts, principles, and theories used to clarify them. This course will include readings in both classical and modern ethical theory, with emphasis on personal and contemporary applications, especially ethics in the digital age. The course will delve into the investigation and discussion of personal, social, and professional moral issues and the principles and thinking skills used for their resolution. Emphasis is on the development and application of reasoning skills for decision making in the moral domain. This course provides awareness, sensitivity, insights, and skills essential to the success and moral integrity of the person in today’s morally complex world.