Gain a deep understanding of ethical theories and their applications, equipping you for complex moral decisions in everyday life.
Enhance your critical thinking skills by analyzing real-world ethical dilemmas through diverse theoretical lenses.
Develop a personal ethical framework that integrates knowledge from multiple theories, empowering you in decision-making and moral reasoning.
This module lays the groundwork for understanding differing perspectives on right and wrong. It explains the historical development of ethical thought and highlights why these theories matter in analyzing moral dilemmas. Foundations of Ethics Historical Perspectives Major Ethical Frameworks Overview
This module investigates the utilitarian approach, emphasizing the importance of maximizing overall happiness. Students will assess how utilitarianism calculates consequences, examines benefits versus harms, and applies these ideas to real-life ethical dilemmas. Core Principles of Utilitarianism Calculating Consequences Critiques and Limitations
This module introduces deontological theory, focusing on Immanuel Kant’s ethical philosophy. Participants will study concepts like duty, moral obligations, and the categorical imperative, and consider how these ideas apply to everyday moral challenges. Fundamentals of Deontological Ethics The Categorical Imperative Application in Real Dilemmas
This module focuses on the ethical framework that emphasizes character development and the cultivation of virtues. Drawing on Aristotelian philosophy, participants will learn how virtues shape moral behavior and influence ethical choices. Introduction to Virtue Ethics Developing Moral Character Virtues in Action
This module challenges participants to apply utilitarian, deontological, and virtue ethics perspectives to a variety of contemporary ethical issues. By analyzing case studies and engaging in problem-based learning, students will learn to navigate conflicts between ethical theories and make rational moral choices. Case Studies in Moral Dilemmas Reconciling Conflicting Theories Developing Personal Ethical Frameworks Course Reflection and Summary
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