2020-2021 Catalog

PHIL-H123 Honors Social Ethics: The Good Life

An examination of contemporary Western society, particularly in the United States, in relation to philosophical attempts to define the "good life." Current books that exhibit a philosophical approach towards important contemporary social issues will be discussed, as well as classics in philosophy. Topics may include: civic virtue, consumerism, current events, economic justice, popular culture (film, music, television), religion and secularism, etc. Prerequisite: Philosophy majors, minors, or honor students only. 1 term -4 credits.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Limited to PHIL majors, minors, Honors students, or students with 3.3 GPA or higher.

Offered

Occasionally