PHI 201 - Ethics

3 credits
Ethics examines the why behind what we value, do, and hold as rules or standards. From Plato and Aristotle to Nietzsche and Sartre, this course first investigates how ethical thought has developed throughout history. Careful attention is then also given to biblical ethics and the ethics of Martin Luther. Finally, the course engages contemporary ethical issues in areas such as medicine, business, economics, religion, sexuality, and politics, among others.
Prerequisite(s): THE 100, THE 105, or THE 110; PHI 101 also recommended.
Term Offered: Every semester
General Education: Meets the Applied Theology general education requirement.