PHL 312 - PII Ethics

(Perspectives II course) One of the most important questions posed by Ancient Greek philosophy was: “What is the best way to live?” That question serves as a guiding line for this introductory course, which will examine the various approaches that major philosophical thinkers have made to the study of philosophical ethics in answer to that question. Topics will include the problem of moral relativism, the relation between knowledge and virtue, spiritual exercises, virtue ethics, stoicism, an ethics based on pure reason, utilitarianism and existentialism. Readings from Plato, Aristotle, Marcus Aurelius, Epicurus, Kant, Mill, and Sartre.

Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PHL 101.

Credits: 3