An introduction to ethics by way of an examination of a number of contemporary moral problems, including problems of abortion, sexual morality, capital punishment and free speech. Social Ethics, ed. by Mappes and Zembaty, McGraw Hill, fifth ed.
All exams take place in the lecture classroom.
There will be no comprehensive final. Attendance at lecture and discussion required. Participation in discussion section will be used to determine borderline cases. Teaching assistants are responsible for discussion section, grading exams and make-up exams.