and reviews. Suggestions and direction for assignments will be supplied if needed.Course Description
This course reviews critical issues
faced by societies, taken from a philosophical perspective. Key topics include the use of science and technology in our societies, human rights, just war, peace, poverty, prosperity, moral and social standards,
religion and other philosophical problems with emphasis on their current applications.
Goals and Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will:
1. Understand the philosophical basis for societal issues and problems.
2. Be able to analyze various moral approaches to key societal issues.
3. Understand the crucial link between a philosophical premise and its resulting actions.
4. Understand current social, economic, and religious issues in their philosophical dimensions.
5. Have enhanced their ability to think critically.
Course Policies
Attendance
This is an independent study course. You will have 90 days to complete the materials
outlined on the Assignment page.
I will be available to answer questions, engage in discussion, and provide assistance as needed.
Your written assignments should be submitted as file attachments in either MicroSoft
Word or HTML format. Each assignment will be evaluated, graded, and returned with feedback. Values for each assignment are provided in the table below.
Timing
Please be sure to time your
assignments so that you have adequate time to complete the work in the 90 days allowed.
Communication
Please feel free to use my email address for questions, comments, concerns, etc.
Evaluation Material
Grade Components
Individual Assignments: 7 at 10% each (70% of total)
Final Assignment: 30% of total
Grading Scale
95-100 A
90-94 A-
87-89 B+
84-86 B
80-83 B-
77-79 C+
74-76 C
70-73 C-
67-69 D+
64-66 D
60-63 D-
0-59 F
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