Changes and additions are in red; deletions are in Philosophy 102B: Introduction to Philosophy: Values Fall 2009 CRN 42136 MW 2:35-4:00 PM Location: D205 Instructor Information Dr.
Ian M. Duckles Course Objectives: My goal in this course is to briefly introduce you to some of the major, western ethical theories, and then explore in some detail how these ethical theories apply to contemporary problems that confront us as human beings and as citizens of the world. My hope is that this will lead you to see the importance and relevance of ethical inquiry, and the ways in which such inquiry helps you to lead an authentic and meaningful human existence. Methodology: In an effort to make the class more effectively reflect your own interests, much of the course will be designed by the students. After the introductory material is covered in the first few weeks, students will then vote on which topics they want to read about and discuss next. Our text has eight topics from which to choose. Texts: There is only one text for the class, and all readings are from it. The text is: Contemporary Moral Problems, 9th edition. James E. White ed. Thomson-Wadsworth,
2009. Assignments: Your grade in the course will be based on your performance on three types of assignments:
Grade Scale: ≥ 90 = A Academic Integrity and Conduct: Miramar College students are bound by the Student Code of Conduct, Policy 3100. In this course, cheating, plagiarism, disruptions of instructional activity, fraud and/or lying will result in, at a minimum, a grade of “F” for the assignment/test with no make up permitted. Any of these infractions may result in an “F” for the course as well and formal disciplinary action by the Dean of Student Affairs as described in the code (as published in the catalog or online). Accommodations for Students with Disabilities: Students with disabilities who may need accommodations in this class are encouraged to notify the instructor and DSPS. DSPS can be found at http://www.sdmiramar.edu/stu_svcs/dsps/index.asp or they can be contacted by phone at 619-388-7312. Schedule All readings can be found in Contemporary Moral Problems 9th edition. James E. White ed. Thomson-Wadsworth, 2009. Page numbers refer to this edition. Reading assignments are subject to change and are expected to be completed for the day on which they are assigned. Week 1 Monday, August 24: Introduction Week 2 August 31: Continue Discussion from Previous Day Week 3 September 7: NO CLASS Week 4 September 14: Week 5 September 21: Review Week 6: DRUGS AND ADDICTION September 28: Drugs and Addiction Introduction Week 7 October 5: Dworkin, "Paternalism" PDF Download Week 8 October 12: USDEA, "Speaking Out Against Drug Legalization" (pp. 289-298) PDF Download Week 9 October 19: Review Week 10: GAY RIGHTS AND SAME-SEX MARRIAGE October 26: Gay Rights and Same-Sex Marriage Introduction Week 11 November 2: Nussbaum, "Gay Rights" (pp. 242-248) Week 12 November 9: Rauch, "Who Need Marriage?" (pp. 257-266) Week 13 November 16: Review Week 14: NO CLASS, ENJOY THANKSGIVING Week 15 November 30: Week 16 December 7: Lecture on Food and Food Policy Con't Week 17 December 14: Review for Final
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