Ethics

Description

Course Overview: This lecture examines 1) human beings and society from ancient to modern times, 2) representative theoretical positions in ethics, and 3) contemporary issues in bioethics and environmental ethics. Through this, students will understand problems related to values and their backgrounds, and practice philosophical and ethical thinking and dialogue. Prerequisites or Required Knowledge/Skills: None Learning Objectives: Achievement Indicators Lecture Plan: Session 1 Theme: Guidance Session 2 Theme: Ethical Thinking and Views of Humanity Session 3 Theme: Basic Concepts of Ethics Session 4 Theme: Foundations of Normative Ethics 1: Utilitarianism Session 5 Theme: Foundations of Normative Ethics 2: Deontology Session 6 Theme: Foundations of Normative Ethics 3: Virtue Ethics and Ethics of Care Session 7 Theme: Issues Concerning Life 1: Ethics of Birth Session 8 Theme: Issues Concerning Life 2: Ethics of Brain Death and Organ Transplantation Session 9 Theme: Summary and Paper Discussion Session 10 Theme: Cultural Values and the Harm Principle Session 11 Theme: Environmental Issues 1: Environment Session 12 Theme: Environmental Issues 2: Ethical Theories and Animals Session 13 Theme: Environmental Issues 3: The Problem of Meat Consumption Session 14 Theme: Summary and Paper Discussion Session 15 Theme: How to Write Reports and Argumentation: Preparation for Final Report Study Outside Class: Preparation: Review assigned readings (2 hours); Review: Re-read handouts and summarize questions (2 hours) Feedback on Assignments: Comments sheets are addressed at the beginning of the next class; report comments are shared via Google Classroom Grading Criteria and Methods: Evaluation based on comment sheets and discussion worksheets (30%) and final report (70%) Reference Materials: Provided during lectures Notes and Advice: None