Instructor Class Description

Time Schedule:

• Summer Quarter 2008
• Autumn Quarter 2008

Michael I. Blake
PHIL 102
Seattle Campus

Contemporary Moral Problems

Philosophical consideration of some of the main moral problems of modern society and civilization, such as abortion, euthanasia, war, and capital punishment. Topics vary.

Class description

How is law related to morality? How is it distinct? Do we have an obligation to obey the law? What, if anything, justifies the imposition of legal punishment? These issues, and related issues dealing with the analysis and justification of legal practices, will be examined using the writings of philosophers, judges, and legal theorists. TEXTS: On Liberty, Mill; The Trial and Death of Socrates, Plato Suitable for nonmajors. No prerequisites. Meets I&S or VLPA requirement.

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