PHIL4331

PHIL 4331 - Contemporary Moral Theories (3 Cr.)

Philosophy Department (10982) TCLA - College of Liberal Arts

PHIL 4331 - Contemporary Moral Theories (3 Cr.)

Course description

Is morality objective, just a matter of feeling, or something in between? How do we know even the most basic of moral truths? Do I always have a reason to do what is moral? What motivates people to be moral and why do some people behave immorally? This class looks at these and related questions in metaethics, moral psychology, and other areas of contemporary moral theory. prereq: 1003 or instr consent

Minimum credits

3

Maximum credits

3

Is this course repeatable?

No

Grading basis

OPT - Student Option

Lecture

Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?

No

Typically offered term(s)

Periodic Fall & Spring