The focus is on the question of the good life, the development of moral character, the relative merits of ethical principles, and the ethical assumptions of the student and of modern society. Selected major philosophies from the four great historical periods and their developmental influences into the 21st century. A foundation course in formal and informal logic. Business ethics addressing the moral quality of the American free enterprise system of capitalism. This course is an intensified, introductory examination of the major figures and major issues in the history of philosophy.
Emphasis is placed upon articulation of primary source readings, research, and critical thinking.
M arymount College's policy is one of nondiscrimination in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies on the basis of race, gender, sex ual ori entation, color, creed, age, ethnic or national origin, or non disqualifying handicap.