PHI 340 Philosophy of Law. A critical introduction to classical philosophical positions concerning the nature and functions of law, followed by a more detailed study of their contemporary successors. Analysis of rival positions will focus both on questions of theoretical justification and on implications for current legal controversies. PHI 343 Business Ethics. The responsibilities of business to consumers, employees and society are examined.
Special attention is given to the tensions between moral ideals and business pressures.
PHI 345 Theories of Ethics. This course examines the nature of ethics and the principles of moral actions and decisions. Research in selected topics in philosophy. May focus on ideas of one or more thinkers, a philosophic issue or a branch of philosophy. May be repeated for credit.