SCHEDULE AND NOTES

Topic 1: Why and What are Ethics?

Topic 2: Ancient vs. Modern Ethics

Topic 3: Plato

Topic 4: Aristotle

Topic 5: Aquinas and the Medieval Synthesis

Topic 6: Machiavelli and Modern Ethics

Topic 7: Man in the State of Nature

Topic 8: From Modern to Postmodern

Topic 9: Is there a Universal Ethics?

FILMS

WEB

ASSIGNMENTS

6,000 word 'Amundsen Rule' Paper, Topical Reader Responses (5)

DESCRIPTION

Identifying the ethical framework in which we find our morality is a key aspect of the growth of an individual. This course helps in this quest by providing the answers given by the greatest philosophers in history, from ancient times to modern. This course includes a 6,000 word writing requirement. A grade of 2 or higher must be attained. 18 class hours.

READING LIST

Plato, "Four Texts on Socrates."

Aristotle, "Ethics"

Lewis, C.S., "The Abolition of Man"

OBJECTIVES

• Learn as much as possible about the history of our civilization and your place within it
• Spread your understanding to other people who would otherwise never encounter it
• Begin to see the world around you as a place you can make a difference in

GRADING

Reader Responses (5): 25%, Midterm: 25%, Research Paper: 25%, Final: 25%.