Philosophy

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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