Course Offerings: Fall 2008

PHILOSOPHY 231: CONTEMPORARY MORAL ISSUES

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY
SECTION 10, 2:00 - 3:15 P.M.
SECTION 11, 3:30 - 4:45 P.M.

PROFESSOR WILLIAM TOLHURST

REQUIRED TEXTS
Timmons, Disputed Moral Issues, (2007)
Vaughn, Writing Philosophy, (2006)

COURSE CONTENT
The course will address several different moral issues from a variety of points of view. Topics discussed may include war and terrorism, capitol punishment, discrimination and affirmative action, abortion, and euthanasia.

COURSE FORMAT
Lecture-discussion. Unannounced quizzes, Responses to readings, Two essay exams based on study questions available in advance. Two papers, Optional final.