PHIL4311W
PHIL 4311W - History of Moral Theories (3 Cr.) Writing Intensive
Philosophy Department (10982)
TCLA - College of Liberal Arts
PHIL 4311W - History of Moral Theories (3 Cr.) Writing Intensive
Course description
Is human nature fundamentally selfish or are we sympathetic creatures? What is free will and do we have it? Do moral principles have a rational basis or are our moral judgments expressions of feelings? Should morality be thought of in terms of acting on principle or producing good outcomes? We will focus on these and other questions as they are explored in primary texts from the early modern history of western philosophy. prereq: 1003 or instr consent
Minimum credits
3
Maximum credits
3
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
OPT - Student Option
Lecture
Credit will not be granted if credit has been received for:
02720
Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?
Yes
Typically offered term(s)
Periodic Fall