Philosophy
03/18 (M) Utilitarian Ethics Mill, p. 137-185
Introduction to Utilitarian Approach Rachels, Ch. 7 & 8, pp.98-125
Mill’s development Handout
Discussion on Mill
03/20 (W) Utilitarian Ethics Mill, p. 137-185
Introduction to Utilitarian Approach Rachels, Ch. 7 & 8, pp.98-125
03/25 (M) Mill’s development Handout
03/27 (W) Discussion on Mill
Part II. Morality in Practice
04/01 (M) Case Studies:
Film: Extreme Measures
04/03 (W) Film Discussion and Worksheet
Class Discussion on Sex Equality
04/08 (M) Abortion and Euthanasia
Sol, Ellie, Erin – Physician Assisted Suicide
Abortion (w/ exceptions) –Kiara, Caleigh, Heidi
04/10 (W)
04/15 (M) Near & Distant Peoples
Transgender Athletes – Alex, Mackenzie and Diego
Karlyn, Claire, Jess- Cadavers in car safety research
04/17 (W) Animal Rights
Death penalty – Mitch, Alexis, Temi
PETA – Dominic, Eric, Nick
04/22 (M) Easter Monday-No Class
04/24 (W) War and Peace
(or Sexual Harassment
Sex Equality
Alec, Chengxiao Li, Khadija
College Admissions Bribery (Academic and Athletic)
Marco, Jacob, Ty
Vaccination right: Andy, Riley, Habeeb]
Same-sex marriage + gay clergy: Ben, Sam, Connor
04/29 (M) Gun Control Final Essay Due (Early due date) Ethical Position of it- Stephen, Shelby, Trevor (No comments will be given for the final papers that are submitted later than 04/29)
(or Homosexual Conduct (read on your own)
Punishment and Responsibility
05/01 (W) Review and the last day for presentations
05/06-05/11 Final Exam Week
Final Exam: PHL270 A (8:00 class): 05/07 (T): 8:00-9:40am;
PHL270 B (9:30 class): 05/06 (M): 8:00-9:40am
Final Paper Due on 05/08 (W) (You will get a fair grade for your paper but no comments. The penalty for the papers submitted later than 05/08 is –5% in your total grade and no comments will be given for the late final paper). No paper will be accepted after 05/10(F)
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