Seminar in Ethical Theory (460-0-20)

Instructors

Kyla Sue Ebels Duggan
847/467-0437
Kresge 3-437

Meeting Info

Locy Hall 303: Wed 3:00PM - 5:50PM

Overview of class

We value many things and what we value plays an indispensable role in how we organize our lives. But what is valuing? Is it a belief, a perception, an action, an emotion, or some combination of these? How is valuing related to reasons and how is it related to the value of a thing? Does it make sense to think of value as intrinsic or absolute, or is all value relational, value-for something?

We will consider realist, constructivist, and fitting attitudes accounts of value and valuing. And we will pay special attention to the case of the value of a person and the relationship between this and the reasons that we have to interact, and refrain from interacting, with others in various ways.

Class Materials (Required)

All class materials will be available on Canvas at NO cost to the student.

TBD

Class Materials (Suggested)

TBD

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Registration is reserved for Philosophy PhD Graduate Students
Add Consent: Instructor Consent Required