This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of philosophy. The
literary and conceptual approach of the course is balanced with emphasis
on approaches to ethical decision making. The student should have an
understanding of major philosophical ideas in a historical survey from the
early Greeks to the modern era.
This course involves the study of ethical issues which confront individuals in the course of their daily lives. The focus is on the fundamental questions of right and wrong, of human rights, and of conflicting obligations. The student should be able to understand and be prepared to make decisions in life regarding ethical issues.
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