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Course Description:
This
course features an analysis of the moral and ethical
principles of civilization from a philosophical
perspective. Key topics include moral influence,
responsibility, the JudaicChristian traditions,
humanism, and law and order.
Course Goals and Objectives:
Upon
completion of this course, students will:
1.
Understand the necessity for a civilization to have
a set of shared and accepted values.
2. Understand the characteristics of and
relationship between absolute and relative moral
theories.
3. Be able to distinguish between etiquette, law,
personal values, of conduct, and moral arguments in
relation to practices, behaviors, and goals.
4. Be able to construct valid, defensible ethical
arguments;
5. Be able to recognize logical fallacies at work in
arguments advanced in support or rebuttal of various
ethical issues;
6. Be able to recognize and evaluate emerging trends
in moral expectations of society
Course Policies
This is a 6 week course, and moves fairly quickly. Its requirements include assignments, discussion in
the virtual classroom and tests that you will complete and submit via the Internet. I will be available to answer questions, engage in discussion and provide assistance as needed. Your
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 and test are provided in
a table below. .Timing
Please be sure to time your
assignments so that you have adequate time to complete the work in the 6 weeks allowed. Communication
Discussion is an important aspect to an effective online course. We will primarily communicate via the virtual classroom. However, please feel free to use my email address
for questions, comments, concerns, etc. and I will do the same. Evaluation MaterialAssignments and Tests
There will be 6 weekly assignments, a final paper and a final exam. The test will sent to you by email upon completion of the last
weekly assignment. Grade Components 6 Individual assignments: 10% each (60% of total)
Final exam 20%
Final paper: 20% Grading Scale
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