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* construct arguments in support of a position, including responses to objections * demonstrate knowledge of the following ethical theories by applying them to contemporary moral issues: utilitarianism, deontology, social contract theory, feminist ethics, and virtue ethics * demonstrate critical knowledge of the moral issues covered * demonstrate in writing your mastery of two moral issues Course Materials James Rachels, Elements of Moral Philosophy, 6th ed. (ISE)(McGraw-Hill) James Rachels, The Right Thing To Do, 5th ed. (ISE)(McGraw-Hill) Grading Information Online participation 30% Midterm examination 20% Project 20% Final examination 30% Total 100% Grading Scale The grading scale, based on 100 points, is: A = 90-100 points B = 80-89 points C = 70-79 points D = 60-69 points F = 50-59 points Project Descriptions
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Week 1 Session Dates Readings, Assignments, and Due Dates
Jun 13-19
Topic: Denition of morality ASSIGNMENT FOR WEEK 1 1. In the biography area, post an appropriate photo next to your brief bio to help us build community better in our course. (Post the photo before the end of week 1). Introduce yourself to your classmates in the conference area reserved for introductions. 2. Describe three reasons why you enrolled in this course and what you hope to achieve from it.
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3. Without any external references, describe your personal understanding of philosophy and its use in daily life. 4. Submit weekly conference posting between 150 and 300 words by 17 Jun and a response to two classmates by 18 Jun. The responses should be in sentences and relevant to the topic under discussion. Please note that you do not need to have read the course text books to respond to this assignment. Once you complete all the four requirements, you will get full credit. Each missing item will decrease the quality of your grade. Readings: Module 1 as described in the Course Content area. eCHAPTERS 1-3 are available on the left hand side, open the eCHAPTERS conference area for both textbooks and read for your assignments just in case your textbooks are delayed.
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25 JUNE LAST DAY FOR 75% REFUND READINGS: IN THE ELEMENTS OF MORAL PHILOSOPHY, pp.14-31 Topic: The Challenge of Cultural Relativism and Subjectivism in Ethics READINGS: IN THE ELEMENTS OF MORAL PHILOSOPHY: Subjectivism in Ethics PP.32-47. Submit weekly conference post by 24 Jun and a response to two classmates by 25 Jun. 30 JUNE - LAST DAY FOR 25% REFUND Topic: Ethical Egoism, Ethical Egoism and sex and drugs IN ELEMENTS OF MORAL PHILOSOPHY Ethical Egoism 62-79 IN THE RIGHT THING TO DO BASIC READINGS Sex and Drugs 223-260. Submit weekly conference post by 1 Jul and a response to One classmate by 2 Jul. In your assigned study group, discuss your assigned scenario. Appoint a group member to post a nal consensus agreed upon by all members. Jun 27-Jul 3 STUDY GROUP PRESENTATION 10% Topic: Life, death and Morality IN ELEMENTS What Is Morality? 1-13 Does Morality Depend On Religion, 48-61 IN BASIC READINGS Bioethics 306-321 (Bioethics) Submit weekly conference post by 8 Jul and response to two classmates by 9 Jul. Topic: Abortion IN BASIC READINGS
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Abortion, pp.85-119 IN ELEMENTS The Utilitarian Approach & Debate 97-122 Submit weekly conference essay by 15 Jul and a response to classmate by 16 Jul. TAKE YOUR PROCTORED MID-TERM EXAMINATION (20% of nal grade) AVAILABLE IN WEEK 5, JUL 11-17
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IN BASIC READINGS War, Terrorism & Torture Just War Theory Hiroshima What is wrong with Terrorism War on Terrorism - pp.161-201 Submit weekly conference post by 22 Jul and a response to two classmates by 23 Jul. IN ELEMENTS Are There Absolute Moral Rules? pp.124-135 IN BASIC READINGS The Death Penalty, Pp.203-222. Submit weekly conference post by 29 Jul and responses to two classmates by 30 Jul. Race IN BASIC READINGS Letter from the Birmingham City Jail Martin Luther King, Jr. pp.271-305 INELEMENTS The Idea of Social Contract pp.80-96 Submit weekly conference post by 5 Aug and a response to classmate by 6 Aug. 12 AUGUST LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS WITHDRAWALS IN ELEMENTS What would a satisfactory moral theory look like? pp.173-183 Kant and the respect for persons, pp.136-145 Submit weekly conference post by 12 Aug and responses to one classmate by 13 Aug. In the Conference area, proceed with the Contemporary Moral Issue Presentation as directed. In the Conference area, proceed with the Contemporary Moral Issue Presentation as directed in order to respond to one consensus summary. 8-14 August CONTEMPORARY MORAL ISSUE PRESENSTATION 10% IN ELEMENTS Feminism and the Ethics of Care, pp.146 to 157
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Submit weekly conference post by 19 Aug. No response to a classmate required this week. FINAL (NOT PROCTORED) EXAMINATION THIS WEEK END OF DE SESSION, SATURDAY, 20 AUGUST 2011
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