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2010-2011 Graduate Catalog [NOTE!!!! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG, GO TO CATALOG.NIU.EDU]

PHIL 531 - Contemporary Ethical Theory

A study of some recent developments in normative theory and metaethics. Topics may include consequentialism, deontology, moral relativism, moral epistemology, and theories of moral motivation. Readings selected from recent work in the field and earlier work as relevant.

Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: 6 semester hours of philosophy at the 300 level or consent of department.

Credits: 3