UMass Boston

Moral Debate in Society

Course #: PHIL 109G, Class #: 9989, Section #: 01

Description

This course studies some contemporary problems of social ethics, particularly abortion, the death penalty, affirmative action, and world hunger and global justice. It introduces various positions on these issues, and the justifications that have been offered to support them. This course develops each student's ability to articulate a position clearly and defend it persuasively.

Prerequisites

Students who have taken PHIL 108 may not enroll in this course Degree students only, with fewer than 30 credits when they entered UMass Boston. Students may complete only one 100G course (First Year Seminar).