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PHIL-2306-008 Introduction to Ethics
The systematic evaluation of classical and/or contemporary ethical theories concerning the good life, human conduct in society, morals and standards of value.
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(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Online Course
1. Optional: Blackburn, Simon, The Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy, 2nd Edition Revised, Oxford University Press, 2008.
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All exams, except for Exam #1, will be taken in class. Other assignments, including weekly assignments and the research project, will be submitted through Blackboard. If you need assistance submitting assignments through Blackboard, contact the Student Technology Help Center, the Writing Lab, or Writer’s Corner,. All assignments are due at the beginning of the class period. Assignments submitted after the beginning of the class period will be considered late.
Late Assignments: 10 pts will be deducted from the grade for late assignments for each day they are late. After three days, late assignments will receive a zero..
OBJECTIVES AND GOALS: We will identify history’s leading paradigmatic philosophers and analyze their philosophies through assigned readings, lectures, discussions and the viewing of appropriate movies and movie clips.
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (EXEMPLARY EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES):
Upon successful completion of the course, students will:
THE STUDY OF PHILOSOPHY: Philosophy is an important part to the foundation of a liberal arts education. Courses in philosophy help to provide a deeper understanding of the concepts which have formed human cultures while at the same time helping to develop the students’ skills in critical analysis, their ability to write and interpret texts from all cultures, and to examine the ideas behind theoretical thinking.
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Weekly Assignments 20% | |
First Examination 20% | 90-100 A |
Second Examination 20% | 80-89 B |
Final Examination 20% | 60-69 D |
Research Paper 20% | 0-59 F |
100% | |
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Part I: Introduction
Class #1
Porter, preface and Introduction
Introduction/Course Requirements/Maximizing Your Course Syllabus, Textbook, Home Page, Lecture Notes, Films and Discussions
What is Philosophy, and who is a Philosopher?
The Branches of Philosophy
Defining Moment Assignment (Common Assessment)
Part II: Eastern Philosophy
Class #2
Defining Moment Paragraph(Common Assessment) Due
Confucius, Hindu Scripture and Philosophy, and The Buddha’s Deer Park Sermon
“Bhagavad Gita” and “Deer Park Sermon”
Receive Confucius Quotes Assignment (Due next class).
Groundhog Day Clips.
FIRST EXAM—TAKE HOME, OPEN-BOOK (Due Class #4).
Part III: Western Philosophy
Class #3
Confucius Quotes Assignment Due
Porter, pp. 11-17, 51-55.
Finish Groundhog clips. Intro to Epistemology Plato's Cave.
Class #4
Take Home Exam Due--Please bring the completed exam with you to class tonight to turn in.
Epistemology: Obtaining Reliable Knowledge—Plato’s Republic
Start The Truman Show clips
Porter, pp. 18-27
Porter, pp. 28-41
Class #5
Empiricism, Rationalism
Finish The Truman Show movie clips
Porter pp. 77-88, 109-119
Class #6
Metaphysics: The Nature of Reality
The Truman Show questions due
Porter, pp. 125-133.
2001, A Space Odyssey and The Matrix
Class #7
The Matrix questions due.
Metaphysics. The Philosophy of Religion. Thomas Aquinas—Five Ways.
Porter, pp. 207-226,236-245.
“Contact” movie clips
Class #8
Finish Contact movie clips
The Philosophy of Religion. C.S. Lewis.
Porter, pp. 227-235, 251-259.
View Exam #2 Study Guide (Optional--due next class period if you choose to complete it).
Class #9
Exam #2 Study Guide Due.
Exam #2 in Class
Class #10
Contact questions due
Intro to Ethics--ethical dilemmas. Why study ethics?
Porter, pp. 139-150, 170-174.
Crash, Vertical Limit, and On the Waterfront movie clips
Class #11
On the Waterfront questions due
Ethics: Ways of Viewing Moral Behavior. Utilitarianism and Duty Ethic
Porter, pp. 151-169, 175-202.
Saving Private Ryan movie clips
Class #12
Obtain signature tonight if you intend to drop. Last day to drop without a failing grade is Oct. 5.
Saving Private Ryan questions due.
Virtue Ethics and Aristotle’s Golden Mean
Read: The Declaration of Independence. United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Group Discussion on Ethics, Human Rights, and Pol. Philosophy.. Paragraph Writing Assignment (Common Assessment) due Class# 14.
Class #13
Research Project Due. Peer Evaluations.
Class #14
Group Discussion Assignment (in Common Assessment) due.
Political Philosophy: The Individual and Society
Porter, pp. 265-295 and 316-332.
John Locke, Thomas Jefferson, and American Democracy Basic Human Rights. Aristotle. Social Contract.
To Kill a Mockingbird Clips
View Final Exam Study Guide (Optional).
Class #15
Final Exam in Class. Optional Final Exam Study Guide Due.
Movie clips listed in this syllabus will be shown as time allows. It is possible that some will not be viewed in class due to time constraints.
DO NOT FORGET THIS DATE:
Last Day to Withdraw without a Failing Grade: Oct. 5th
08/03/21 8:15 PM
10/01/22 4:33 PM