PHIL 4302 Special Topics in Applied Ethics
This course will address the application of ethical theory to contemporary moral problems and the types of issues that arise in such applications. The particular field of applied ethics studied may vary between areas such as business ethics, biomedical ethics, environmental ethics, research ethics, etc. Topics covered may include end-of-life issues, conflicts of interest, physicians as researchers, globalization, duties to future generations, and the impact of theories like moral relativism and psychological egoism on the application of ethical theory. May be repeated once for credit as content changes. Enrollment cap: 25 students.
Offered
As scheduled