Ethics

PHIL-4240

A critical examination of traditional and contemporary works in ethical theory by considering what these theories have to say about how people should live, what rights and obligations they have, what things are intrinsically valuable. Typically, this includes such topics as ethical and cultural relativism, egoism, freedom, and responsibility. Often the focus will be on contemporary issues such as war, abortion, equality, or punishment.Â

4 credits Communication Intensive PDII Option for Engr Majors
Prereqs:
none

Past Term Data

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Spring Summer Fall
(Session 1) (Session 2)
2023
Ethics (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • John R Milanese
Seats Taken: 0/19
2022
Ethics (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • John R Milanese
Seats Taken: 25/19
2021
Ethics (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • John R Milanese
Seats Taken: 28/19
2020
Ethics (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • Susan Lynn Smith
Seats Taken: 33/35
Ethics (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • John R Milanese
Seats Taken: 29/19
2019
Ethics (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • John R Milanese
  • William J Puka
Seats Taken: 93/97
2018
Ethics (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • Susan Lynn Smith
  • William J Puka
Seats Taken: 120/115
Ethics (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • John R Milanese
Seats Taken: 105/100
2017
2016
Ethics (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • William J Puka
Seats Taken: 65/38
2015
Ethics (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • Michael J Kalsher
  • William J Puka
Seats Taken: 5/19
2014
Ethics (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • William J Puka
Seats Taken: 7/15
Ethics (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • William J Puka
Seats Taken: 20/19
2013
Ethics (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • Michael J Kalsher
  • William J Puka
Seats Taken: 45/48
2012
Ethics (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • Joseph A. Carcasole
Seats Taken: 36/35
2011
Ethics (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • Joseph A. Carcasole
Seats Taken: 38/35
Ethics (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • William J Puka
Seats Taken: 24/35
2010
Ethics (4c) [CI]
  • Joseph A. Carcasole
Seats Taken: 35/35
Ethics (4c) [CI]
  • William J Puka
Seats Taken: 33/35
2009
Ethics (4c) [CI]
  • William J Puka
Seats Taken: 40/35
2008
Ethics (4c) [CI]
  • William J Puka
Seats Taken: 34/35
2007