Ethics: Introduction

Ethics

an introduction

AGENDA

• Class Policies

• Topics to cover

• Grading system

Open Ended

What do you feel when the person you're talking with cannot understand what you're saying because of too much noise?

Open Ended

What does it feel when you can't see the reaction/s of the person you are talking with?

Open Ended

What do you feel when you want to recite but you can't do so because one of classmates always answers even if s/he isn't called by your professor?

Class Policies

• Turn on your cameras

• Mute your microphones

• Use the raise hand button if you want to recite, ask question, or share something to the class

Open Ended

What other policies do you want to implement?

Topics to cover

• Introduction to ethics

• Metaethical theories: cultural relativism, subjectivism, supernaturalism, intuitionism, emotivism, and prescriptivism

• Moral tools: Golden Rule, Consistency Principles

• Normative ethics: Consequentialism, nonconsequentialism, virtue ethics, natural law

Grade components

• Major Examination: 40%

• Interim Assessment: 30%

• Activities: 20%

• Attendance/Participation: 10%

Open Ended

What is your expected grade?