This unit uses contemporary moral theory to shed light on some of the most pressing ethical questions of our time. It focuses specifically on ethical issues about justice and the problems that arise from the interaction of nations and cultures in the modern world. The unit considers such moral issues as foreign aid, free speech, abortion, terrorism, torture, distributive justice, affirmative action and our obligations in the face of climate change. To provide students with the conceptual resources to tackle these questions, as well as new ethical issues that arise in their personal and professional lives, they are introduced to influential ethical theories including Utilitarianism,... -- Course Website
Instructor: Assistant Professor Nic Damnjanovic