Offered as needed. During our examination of these questions, we will consider the nature of God's attributes, arguments for God's existence, alternatives to the Judeo-Christian conception of God, and whether belief in God requires rational support. Offered in alternate years. A critical examination of ethical issues arising in business affairs with some attention to ethical theory. Offered in alternate years.
Readings are from classical as well as contemporary writers.
Offered as needed. Examination of such issues as paternalism, euthanasia, treatment of severely defective infants, reproductive rights, research on human subjects, and distribution of health care resources. Offered each spring. Examination of the relations between gender and such topics as social policy, law, ethics, pluralism, objectivity, and science. Offered in alternate years.