Ethics: Outline of Topics and Grading System

I. Introduction to Ethics
- Read Pp. 9-19 of Ethics 101 by Brian Boone (“Introduction” up to “The Importance of
Ethics”)

II. Moral Standards Vs. Non-Moral Standards

- Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVYcETMuJg8

Human Acts vs Acts of Man

- Read pp. 18-19 of Ethics Module by Pepe Umali (You need to use your UNC email to
access this document)

III. Moral Dilemma

- Read pp. 23-26 of Ethics Module by Pepe Umali

IV. Culture and Cultural Relativism

- Read pp. 35-44 of Ethics Module by Pepe Umali.
- Read Chap. 2 in The Elements of Moral Philosophy, 16-31. 4th ed. New York. McGraw-
Hill College, 2004.

V. Consequentialist Ethics
- Read Chapter 3 of Ethics 101 by Brian Boone.

VI. Deontological Ethics

- Read Chapter 4 of Ethics 101 by Brian Boone.

VII. Virtue Ethics

- Read Chapter 5 of Ethics 101 by Brian Boone.

Final Output: Freedom as Foundation for Human Acts

- Watch the movie “Clockwork Orange” (1971. The movie is also available on Netflix.)
- Learning Activity: We’ve Scene It All!

MIDTERM/ SECOND HALF GRADES

Punctuality 10%

Attendance 10%

Activities/Milestone 60%

MT/ Final Exam 20%

FINAL GRADE

MT GRADE 20%

SECOND HALF/PRE FINAL GRADE 20%

Final Milestone/Output 60%