PMIN 4386 Philosophical Ethics
This course introduces the student to the nature of the moral act and of moral knowledge. It studies current major ethical theories and assesses their strengths and weaknesses. Particular attention is given to the ethics of St. Thomas Aquinas and its relevance for making decisions on contemporary issues. Among the topics studied are conscience, rights, virtue, natural law, and justice. Prerequisites: PMIN 1310, 3384. and 4375.