COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course, a continuation of HUM1391 Morals II, will further students’ understanding of morality as the set of guidelines that distinguish between good and bad, right and wrong, and that regulate human behavior. Ethics will be explored as the rational explanation of these principled standards, with clarifications provided throughout the course. This course offers an analytical exploration of key moral theories and their application to contemporary ethical issues.
Students will have the critical tools to evaluate moral dilemmas across various life aspects. A structured academic framework will be employed to facilitate this analysis. Furthermore, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of morality, applicable across various professional fields, including business, where ethical decision-making becomes a valuable asset.
Key Topics Covered
- Explore Fundamental Moral Theories: Investigate core ethical frameworks that guide judgments of right and wrong.
- Examine the Distinction Between Morality and Ethics: Clarify the differences between moral conduct and ethical explanations.
- Apply Ethical Theories to Modern Issues: Analyze how classical moral theories address contemporary moral dilemmas.
- Evaluate Moral Dilemmas Across Personal and Professional Spheres: Develop the ability to assess ethical issues within various areas of life, including business.
- Understand the Role of Ethical Standards in Society: Examine how principled standards shape societal norms and professional practices.
- Utilize a Scholarly Framework for Ethical Evaluation: Engage in a structured academic approach to moral reasoning and evaluation.
- Cultivate Interdisciplinary Ethical Knowledge: Develop collective moral knowledge applicable across diverse professional fields, from law to business.
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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- (2017) Introduction to Moral Reasoning/Why Study Moral Reasoning? WIKIBOOKS Open book for an open world https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Introduction_to_Moral_Reasoning/Why_Study_Moral_Reasoning%3F
- (2017) Introduction to Moral Reasoning/What is Moral Reasoning? WIKIBOOKS Open book for an open world https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Introduction_to_Moral_Reasoning/What_is_Moral_Reasoning%3F
- (2017) Ethics, James Fieser, the University of Tennessee at Martin, USA. Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. http://www.iep.utm.edu/ethics/
- (2017) Morality and Cognitive Science, Regina A. Rini, New York University, U. S. A. Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. http://www.iep.utm.edu/m-cog-sc/#SH10d
- (2012) Developmental Psychology. McLeod, S. A. simplypsychology.org/developmental-psychology.html
(2012) Kohlberg. McLeod, S. A. (Online) Available at www.simplypsychology.org/developmental-psychology.html - (2012) The Science of Morality. 2012 Dr. Carinne Piekema. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00rdps3
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