Introduction to Moral Philosophy (260-0-20)

Instructors

Isaac Julian Shur

Meeting Info

Online: Mon, Wed, Fri 2:00PM - 4:00PM

Overview of class

This course will introduce students to some perennial questions in the philosophy of morality. We will be concerned with questions about (1) the nature of morality: For instance, are there universal, objective truths about right and wrong? Or is morality ultimately a subjective or relative matter? (2) The substance of morality: Are there certain actions that are absolutely forbidden, no matter what consequences follow? When evaluating a person's action, in what way do his or her motives matter? And (3) the importance of morality: Why be moral? Should we really care whether or not we do the right thing? We will also explore how various potential answers to these questions are relevant to subjects such as politics, science, and art.

Class Attributes

Ethical and Evaluative Thinking Foundational Disci
Ethics & Values Distro Area