Introduction to Ethics Syllabus for 2021-2022
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Course

PHIL-2306-008 Introduction to Ethics

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Course Description

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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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Shafer-Landau, Russ, The Fundamentals of Ethics, Oxford University Press, 2021. ISBN: 978-0-19-999723-7

Shafer-Landau, Russ, The Ethical Life, Oxford University Press, 2021. ISBN: 978-0-19-999727-5

Supplies

Your textbooks, syllabus, pen and paper.

Student Performance

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

1. Read, analyze, and critique philosophical texts.

2. Define and appropriately use important terms such as relativism, virtue, duty, rights, utilitarianism, natural law, egoism, altruism, autonomy, and care ehics.

3. Demonstrate knowledge of major arguments and problems in ethics.

4. Present and discuss well-reasoned ethical positions in writing.

5. Apply ethical concepts and principles to address moral concerns.

6. Apply course material to various aspects of life.

7. Discuss ways of living responsibly in a world where people have diverse ethical beliefs.

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Expected Student Behavior

Students are expected to participate in the class regularly, which includes completing all scheduled assignments in a timely manner.

Phone Policy: Phones are not allowed in this course. All that you should have out are the textbooks, a pen, and paper. Having your phone out in class will result in points being taken off of your attendance and participation score. Your participation points can be viewed on Blackboard. It is your responsibility to keep track of them.

The penalty for absence is 4 points taken off your participation score. The penalty for having your phone out is class is 4 points off your participation score. Arriving late, leaving early, and stepping out of class may also result in points taken off of your participation score. This class is only seventy-five minutes. It should not be a problem to be in class for the full period. Anything else that you may need to do during the period should be taken care of before class.

Grading Criteria

Syllabus Quiz: 5%

Participation: 20%

Exam 1: 20%

Paper: 30%

Exam 2: 25%

Grading Schema (percentage):

89.50 - 100 A

79.50 - 89.49 B

69.50 - 79.49 C

59.50 - 69.49 D

00.00 - 59.49 F

Scale:

200 - 180 A

179 - 160 B

159 - 140 C

139 - 120 D

119 - 0 F

Attendance

Students who have not attended by the census date will be dropped from the class.

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