PHIL - 1060 Introduction to Ethics & Current Issues in Philosophy

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 0065, ENGL 0070, or ACCUPLACER^® (or other appropriate placement test)
Satisfies a humanities or social science requirement for associates degree
This course surveys a variety of current issues in relation to attempts made by philosophers to examine and resolve them. Specific issues covered vary by semester, but typically include topics such as the death penalty, abortion, euthanasia, artificial intelligence/computers, pornography and sexual morality, human cloning, racial and sexual discrimination, church/state balance, animal rights, drug policy, war, and torture.

Credits: 3
Lecture Classroom Hours: 45