GLOBAL ETHICS  

 

 

 

Southerfried. Justicia. morgue file.08/02/07. http://morguefile.com/archive/?display=93433

How should one to live as a human being among fellow human beings? This central question of the study of ethics becomes considerably more complex if asked in a global context. In the multifaceted global environment, theoretical reflection and analysis need to be drawn from a variety of disciplines to address justice and injustice beyond national, ethnic or religious boundaries. To determine what values and principles are most appropriate to support the claims to right action has occupied the minds of human beings throughout the centuries. Whether a certain basis for moral decision-making or theory is more appropriate than another one requires our ability to analyze diverse approaches to ethical questions, investigate their complex contexts, and begin to critically assess those. Ultimately, such a discourse should enable everyone to argue convincingly for a certain moral position. The goal is to critically investigate, discuss, and analyze theoretical frameworks in order to address current policy and ultimately develop the ability to responsibly deal with situations posing ethical dilemmas on a practical level.

 

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of the course the student should be able to do the following:

  • Comprehend major ways in which humankind has tried to think about and understand moral/ethical questions, issues, and problems regarding human values and actions from philosophical and religious perspectives.
  • Describe the major elements, theories, and principles involved in ethics
  • Describe philosophical and religious approaches to moral/ethical decision-making in a global context
  • Debate some traditional and contemporary moral/ethical problems or issues using the elements of ethics to analyze them and thereby apply theory to practice
  • Recognize issues of racism and sexism in current concrete manifestations in areas of concern
  • Argue convincingly and responsibly for a certain moral position in a global context

 

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