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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
PHIL 7 | Title:
MORAL ISSUES |
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| Full Title:
Contemporary Moral Issues |
| Last Reviewed:2/26/2024 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 3.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 3.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 52.50 |
| Minimum | 3.00 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 6 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 3.00 | | Contact Total | 52.50 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 105.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
Catalog Description:
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An introduction to modern and classical moral theories and their application to selected contemporary moral issues such as euthanasia, abortion, animal rights, and privacy.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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An introduction to modern and classical moral theories and their application to selected contemporary moral issues such as euthanasia, abortion, animal rights, and privacy.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
| Associate Degree: | Effective: | Fall 1981
| Inactive: | |
| Area: | E
| Humanities
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| CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
| | C2 | Humanities | Fall 1981 | |
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| IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
| | 3B | Humanities | Fall 1981 | |
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| CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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| UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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| C-ID: |
| CID Descriptor: PHIL 120 | Introduction to Ethics | SRJC Equivalent Course(s): PHIL7 |
Certificate/Major Applicable:
Both Certificate and Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Form well-reasoned judgments about philosophical arguments concerning
moral issues.
2. Apply philosophical theories to current moral issues.
Objectives:
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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts in ethics.
2. Describe, analyze, and evaluate moral theories.
3. Analyze and evaluate specific philosophical arguments involved in representative
contemporary moral issues.
4. Compare, contrast, and evaluate the application of modern and classical moral theories to
contemporary moral issues.
Topics and Scope
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I. Moral concepts
A. Moral values
B. Intrinsic and extrinsic values
C. Normative Ethics
D. Applied Ethics
E. Relativism and absolutism
F. Moral reasoning
G. Moral standing
II. Moral theories, including:
A. Utilitarianism
B. Contract theory
C. Kantianism
D. Natural Law Theory
E. Moral rights
F. Virtue ethics
G. Other
III. Factual background for representative moral issues
A. Euthanasia
B. Abortion
C. Animal rights
D. Privacy
E. Capital Punishment
F. War and terrorism
G. Homosexuality
H. Hate speech
I. Other
IV. Philosophical theories and arguments involved in representative moral issues
A. Natural law as applied to homosexuality
B. Right to life as applied to abortion
C. Justice as applied to capital punishment
D. Just War Theory as applied to war and terrorism
E. Harm Principle as applied to animal rights
F. Utilitarianism as applied to animal rights
G. Other
Assignments:
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1. Reading assignments of approximately 20 pages per week from course texts and
supplementary materials
2. Quizzes based on the reading assignments (5 - 15)
3. Take-home or in-class essay exams (2 - 17)
4. Term paper on a moral issue of at least 1250 words
5. Final examination typically includes multiple choice, short answer, in-class or take-home essay
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
30 - 60% |
| Term papers and written papers | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
30 - 60% |
| Quizzes, exams, and final examination that typically includes multiple choice, essay, or short essay | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
10 - 20% |
| Participation and attendance | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Moral Issues. 14th ed. Sarris, Stephen. McGraw-Hill/Dushkin. 2015
The Elements of Moral Philosophy. 8th ed. Rachels, James and Rachels, Stuart. McGraw-Hill. 2014
The Right Thing to Do. 7th ed. Rachels, James and Rachels, Stuart. McGraw-Hill. 2014
Analyzing Moral Issues. 6th ed. Boss, Judith. McGraw-Hill. 2012 (classic)
Contemporary Moral Arguments: Readings in Moral Issues. 2 ed. Vaughn, Lewis. Oxford University Press. 2012 (classic)
Contemporary Moral Issues. 4th ed. Hinman, Lawrence. Prentice Hall. 2012 (classic)
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