Ethics in a Global Context

The last half century has seen a rapid shift towards globalization. As a result, even our simplest actions and choices can easily and unwittingly impact someone halfway around the world. As good global citizens, we must consider our actions in a global context. This course introduces students to the four most prominent ethical theories - Consequentialism, Duty-based Ethics, Ethics of Care and Virtue Ethics. We consider these theories within the context of a variety of topics including abortion, assisted death, the death penalty, sexual morality, censorship, drug control, human rights, animal rights, economic justice, corporate social responsibility, and environmental issues.  

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