Introductory · Humanities

Introduction to Ethics

Moral philosophy done carefully: relativism and objectivity, utilitarianism, Kantian duty, virtue and care ethics, and applied problems in bioethics and justice.

Course by Prof. Helen CrawfordVerified creator
5 chapters15 lessons2 hr 5 min15 quick checks
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Complete syllabus

Every chapter and lesson

  1. 01

    Chapter 1 · 3 lessons

    What Is Ethics?

    1. 1.1

      Morality & moral reasoning

      8 min · Quick check

    2. 1.2

      Relativism & objectivity

      9 min · Quick check

    3. 1.3

      Why be moral?

      8 min · Quick check

  2. 02

    Chapter 2 · 3 lessons

    Consequentialism

    1. 2.1

      Utilitarianism

      9 min · Quick check

    2. 2.2

      Act vs. rule utilitarianism

      8 min · Quick check

    3. 2.3

      Objections & replies

      8 min · Quick check

  3. 03

    Chapter 3 · 3 lessons

    Deontology

    1. 3.1

      Kant & the categorical imperative

      9 min · Quick check

    2. 3.2

      Duties & rights

      8 min · Quick check

    3. 3.3

      Objections & replies

      8 min · Quick check

  4. 04

    Chapter 4 · 3 lessons

    Virtue & Care

    1. 4.1

      Aristotle & virtue ethics

      9 min · Quick check

    2. 4.2

      The ethics of care

      8 min · Quick check

    3. 4.3

      Character & the good life

      8 min · Quick check

  5. 05

    Chapter 5 · 3 lessons

    Applied Ethics

    1. 5.1

      Bioethics

      9 min · Quick check

    2. 5.2

      Justice & inequality

      8 min · Quick check

    3. 5.3

      Ethics & the future

      8 min · Quick check

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