PHIL 106 - Philosophy and Contemporary Issues

Semester Offered: Fall and Spring
1 unit(s)

106-01/02a. An introduction to applied ethics with an emphasis on some of the key issues of our time. These may include abortion, euthanasia, war, and the death penalty. Students will be encouraged to develop the analytical and critical skills necessary to present rigorous and persuasive arguments. To be announced.

106-51b: This course introduces students to the philosophical study of moral issues, focusing upon topics such as war, terrorism, our food choices, abortion, and euthanasia. Emphasis throughout will be placed upon argumentative rigor, clarity, and precision. Mr. Kelly.

Two 75-minute periods.