Philosophy 250

Regular university classes run from Aug. 30, 2024 to Dec. 6, 2024
Regular deadline to add/drop: Sep. 6, 2024 12:00pm  
Regular last day to withdraw: Nov. 22, 2024  

Philosophy 250 PHIL250
Foundations of Ethics 3 (3-0-0-0-0)

An examination of foundational questions of right and wrong, good and evil, the nature of happiness/human well-being, and reasons for action, accomplished through a study of the competing ethical theories of philosophers such as Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, Kant, and Mill. Discussion of the doctrine of Ethical Relativism forms a substantial contemporary component of the course.

Credit Restriction: Credit may be obtained for only one of Philosophy 250 or PHIL450 or Philosophy 350

Prerequisites: Philosophy (3) and 2nd year standing required
Corequisites: Academic Integrity Training 100
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