PHI 208 - Ethics

A study of morality and its relation to human happiness. It articulates the philosophical foundations of a teleological ethics of virtue, such as that of Aristotle or Aquinas; it compares this ethical theory with at least one rival, such as consequentialism or deontology, and applies each to some of life’s most serious ethical questions. PHI 308 students are required to complete additional work for the course. A student may not receive credit for both 208 and PHI 308.

3 Semester Credit(s)

Crosslisted with: PHI 308
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective. Fulfills Ethics requirement
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Only as needed