IBH 1BC3 - Fundamentals of Ethics

3 unit(s)

An introduction to ethical theory and to its application to contemporary moral problems. Topics covered may include the nature of morality and its relationship to culture, religion, and self-interest; the strengths and weaknesses of normative ethical theories, including utilitarianism, Kantianism, virtue ethics and social contract theory; and ethical issues raised by war, torture, world hunger, assisted dying, affirmative action, corporations, and the environment.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level 1 of the Integrated Business & Humanities Program (IBH Program)  
Antirequisite(s): Not open to students with credit or enrolment in PHILOS 2YY3 .


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