PHL 1003 Human Values
Why be moral? Is there any unbiased moral guide? Are right acts those that have good results or those that are well intended? What is worth pursuing in life: happiness, salvation, self-realization, a more humane society? Human values examines philosophical views of moral principles, the ends of action, virtues and obligation in their historical context as proposed by Aristotle, Augustine, Kant and Mill. Critical views of Marx and Sartre will be presented. Requirements: class participation, two short quizzes, final exam and a short paper. Readings from complete texts, selections included in a textbook with commentary.
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