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SyllabusEthicsFall 2002Marist CollegeDr. Greg MosesCourse Description: In this course we will explore three influential theories of ethics, as represented in each case by a classical source and a contemporary application. Course Outcomes: As a result of these studies, students should be able to construct a scholarly appreciation of each classical source, critically explore the relationship between the classical source and the contemporary treatment, and critically explore the relevance of the material for interesting ethical challenges today. Assessment: Frequent writing assignments will facilitate assessment of student progress. Praxis/Public Citizenship: This course includes a requirement of 12 hours of community service (2 hours per week for 6 weeks) as part of the course material to be covered. Required Texts (in order of use):
Course Requirements: The final grade will be based upon the following,
Attendance Policy: Documentation will be accepted within two weeks of an excused absence. More than two undocumented absences will result in deduction of a letter grade from the final average. More than three undocumented absences, two letter grades. More than four undocumented absences, and the instructor reserves the right to issue a failing grade. Late Grades: Preparations and assignments should arrive in class with the student. Any preparations or assignments not accompanied by students to class will be marked "late" or "absent" with a grade penalty. Weather: If the College announces official closing for weather, we will cancel class accordingly. Otherwise, class will be held. Please check the College Weather Line x5500. Sept. 3—Introduction & Selection of video for Morris & Aristotle Sept. 5—Morris on Happiness & Truth (ix-47) Prepare: Two paragraphs (a) summarizing what you take to be the essential lessons of the readings on happiness & truth, and (b) evaluating some part of the lesson. Please be sure to include quotes & parenthetical references to page numbers. Organize Workshops Sept. 10—Morris on Excellence, Beauty & Creativity (48-111) Prepare: Two paragraphs (a) summarizing what you take to be the essential lessons of the readings on excellence, beauty, & creativity, and (b) evaluating some part of the lesson. Sept. 12—Morris on Goodness (115-169) Prepare: Two paragraphs (a) summarizing what you take to be the essential lessons of the readings on goodness, and (b) evaluating some part of the lesson. Sept. 17—Morris on Unity (173-216) Prepare: Two paragraphs (a) summarizing what you take to be the essential lessons of the readings on unity, and (b) evaluating some part of the lesson. Sept. 19—Back to the Source: Nichomachean Ethics (Books I-III) Prepare: Two paragraphs (a) summarizing essential lessons, and (b) evaluating some part of the lesson. Praxis check Sept. 24--Nichomachean Ethics (Books IV & V) Usual Preparation Sept. 26—Nichomachean Ethics (Books VI & VII) Usual Preparation Oct. 1—Nichomachean Ethics (Book VIII-X) Usual Preparation Oct. 3—Brainstorming the Paper Prepare: Five quotations from Morris, five from Aristotle, and five sentences of your own. How will you render a representation of Morris & Aristotle that helps you address an ethical issue today? Oct. 8—Paper Due on Morris, Aristotle, & Today About two pages for each section. Paper due at beginning of class. Absence will result in deduction of a letter grade. Here is a guide to grading criteria: F=failure to meet expectations of the assignment; D=a few expectations are realized; C=each of the three sections is adequately represented with a coherent, scholarly development; B=not only are each of the sections well developed, but there are substantial connections between the sections that contribute to an overall development; A=the paper transcends the assignment, because all the requirements are in place, but the writer has done a good job of making a fine essay that flows from beginning to end. Oct. 10—Introducing Kant (13-27) Usual Preparation New groups Select video How about Praxis? Oct. 15—Kant's Definitions (31-58) Usual Preparation Praxis Check Oct. 17—Kant's Pure Reasons (59-75) Usual Preparation Oct. 22—Objects & Motives of Pure Practical Reason (76-110) Usual Preparation Oct. 24—Analytic of PPR (111-130) Usual Preparation Oct. 29—Dialectic of PPR with Soul and God (131-158) Usual Preparation. Oct. 31—Finishing Kant (159-193) Usual Preparation Nov. 5—Korsgaard and the Kingdom of Ends (Ch. 7) Usual Preparation Nov. 7—Korsgaard on Aristotle & Kant (Ch. 8) Usual Preparation Nov. 12—Exploring Korsgaard (your choice) Nov. 14— Brainstorming the Paper Preparation: Five quotes from Kant, five from Korsgaard, and five sentences of your own. Nov. 19—Paper Due on Kant, Korsgaard, & Today Please review cautions & criteria for paper one above. Nov. 21—Singer's Equality (Ch. 1) Usual Preparation Praxis Check Nov. 26—Before the Feast (Ch. 3) Usual Preparation Dec. 3—Speciesism (Ch. 5 or 6) Usual Preparation Dec. 5—Animal Research & Vegetarianism (Ch. 2 or 4) Usual Preparation Dec. 10—Bentham (65-111) Usual Preparation Dec. 12—Mill (272-338) Usual Preparation Final—Singer, Utilitarianism & Public Citizenship Today Eight pages (2 on Singer, 2 on Mill, 4 on the public citizenship and your Praxis experience with one good scholarly source on the public issue selected) Portfolios Due of All Class Work Contact Information
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