COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course offers an in-depth exploration of ethics, focusing on the reasoning behind right and wrong actions, the systems of values, and the theories of virtue and vice. Students will examine questions of moral motivation and will be encouraged to reflect deeply on ethical dilemmas and challenges. As a result, students’ ability to think critically and rationally about complex ethical issues will be significantly enhanced.
Throughout the course, students will engage with various ethical questions, such as how we should treat others and what characteristics define morally right or wrong actions. This exploration will expand students’ understanding of ethical theories and debates, strengthen their capacity to make informed decisions, and reflect on the significance of moral values in various contexts.
Key Topics Covered
- Understand the Fundamentals of Ethical Theories: Explore the core concepts of right and wrong, virtue and vice, and the foundations of ethical reasoning.
- Explore the Core Principles of Moral Motivation: Delve into what drives individuals to act ethically or unethically.
- Differentiate Between Various Ethical Systems: Compare ethical frameworks, such as utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics.
- Define the Distinct Features of Moral Actions: Identify what makes an action morally right or wrong in various ethical systems.
- Discover How Ethical Theories Apply to Real-World Situations: Learn to apply ethical reasoning to contemporary dilemmas and personal decision-making.
- Identify the Core Concepts of Value Systems: Analyze how personal and societal values influence moral judgments.
- Engage in Deep Reflection on Ethical Dilemmas: Strengthen critical thinking skills by examining complex ethical quandaries and making informed judgments.
REFERENCE MATERIALS
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Full-CLC Students
Based on your HESEAP application, you have been awarded full CLC for this course, classifying it as a test-out course, meaning no traditional instruction will be provided. Your CLC award signifies that you possess knowledge, whether gained through prior education or experience, equivalent to or surpassing what would typically be learned in a traditional college setting. Consequently, classroom attendance is not required; however, you are required to pass a final exam for the course successfully.
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- (2016) The High Cost of Our Cheap Fashion. Maxine Bédat. TEDxPiscataquaRiver. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r8V4QWwxf0&t=826s&index=27&list=PLsa2tOFEDwvOJCcA9fyqpOhk54xpAHMkD
- (2015) Outline of Ethics. Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia. (Online) Available at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outline_of_ethics
- (2014) Trust in research – the ethics of knowledge production. Garry Gray TEDxVictoria. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSV4VZ8gdUQ&list=PLsa2tOFEDwvOJCcA9fyqpOhk54xpAHMkD&index=7&t=0s
- (2014) Ethics: a general introduction BBC. (Online) Available at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/ethics/introduction/intro_1.shtml
- (2013) Ethics 101. John C. Maxwell http://dspace.vnbrims.org:13000/xmlui/bitstream/handle/123456789/4725/Ethics%20101%20what%20every%20leader%20needs%20to%20know.pdf?sequence=1
- What is Ethics? https://ethics.org.au/about/what-is-ethics/
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