Contemporary Moral Problems

Course Description

Philosophical readings and discussion of such current topics as abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, censorship, sexual morality, affirmative action and preferential hiring, environmental ethics, population control, and the morality of war.

Syllabus

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

  • Critically analyze claims, arguments, artifacts, or information.
  • Construct coherent, evidence-based arguments.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure Percentage/Points
Quizzes (8 quizzes, each worth 50 points) 400 points (50%)
Exams (4 exams, each worth 100 points) 400 points (50%)

Your final grade will be calculated out of 800 points. This class uses a 10% scale including pluses and minuses.

Attendance/Participation:

Attendance/participation is not a graded component included in the student's final grade for this course.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

No course materials are required.

Scholarly Perspectives

This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.