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PHIL 242

PHIL 242 History of Moral Philosophy

PHIL242
200 Level Course
Winter
3 Units
In-person
3
  • A minimum GPA of 2.00 in 6.0 units of PHIL or a minimum grade of B- in 3.0 units of PHIL.

PHIL 257 / 6.0

Note: This course replaces PHIL 257, which is no longer offered.

one-way Exclusions
  • Lectures
  • David Wiggins, Ethics: Twelve Lectures in the Philosophy of Morality (Harvard University Press).
  • Louis Pojman and Louis Vaughn (Eds), 7th edition, The Moral Life (Oxford University Press).
  • Various additional readings on Course Reserves (accessible via the on-Q site).

Instructor: David Bakhurst

Using historical and contemporary sources we will explore a range of theoretical questions about the nature of ethical judgements, moral reasons and moral principles, virtues and vices. The theories under consideration will include Utilitarianism, Kantianism, relativism, non-cognitivism, moral realism and ethical particularism.

Learning Outcomes

Assessments

Assessments

A combination of essays, quizzes, and a take-home final exam.