Contemporary Moral Problems

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How can we act ethically? Why should we be good, and what does it mean to be good? Should everyone follow the same moral rules? Do we need God to tell us how to behave? Should all living creatures be treated equally? In this course, we will consider questions like these as we apply moral theories to a selection of contemporary issues (such as human rights, environmental ethics, biomedical ethics, the death penalty). A key concern will be our ethical responsibilities in the contemporary global theater.