PHL 161 - Introduction To Ethics

Institution:
Westmoreland County Community College
Subject:
Philosophy
Description:
This course provides an overview of the main questions in Ethics what is the good life? Does morality depend upon religion? What makes an action right or wrong? Are morals relative or absolute? Students will examine these and other questions using a variety of ethical theories. These theories will also be applied to concrete issues like animal rights and euthanasia. Satisfies the Humanities area of the general education requirement.
Credits:
3.00
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Instructional Type:
Lecture
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Additional Information:
Historical Version(s):
This course is a Transfer Credit Framework Course.
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Institution Website:
Phone Number:
(724) 925-4000
Regional Accreditation:
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Calendar System:
Semester

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