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PHIL 240
Contemporary Ethical Theory
In-depth study of metaethics, emphasizing recent work. Topics include moral objectivity, moral language, moral epistemology, and the relationship between morality and reasons. May be repeated for credit with different content.
Units: 3.0
Prerequisites:
PHIL 117 - Philosophy of Language
or
PHIL 121 - D2: Chinese Philosophy I
or
PHIL 119 - Epistemology
or
PHIL 170 - Feminism:Theories and Issues
or
PHIL 118 - Metaphysics
or
PHIL 101 - History of Ancient Philosophy
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PHIL 102 - History of Modern Philosophy
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PHIL 198 - Undergraduate Research
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PHIL 145 - Killing Things
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PHIL 112 - Philosophy of Science
or
PHIL 142 - Philosophy of Law
or
PHIL 196 - Intermediate Special Topics
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PHIL 197 - Independent Study
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PHIL 113 - Intermediate Logic
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PHIL 195 - Intermediate Special Topics
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PHIL 114 - Philosophy of Action
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PHIL 190 - Internship
or
PHIL 108 - The Divine Plato
or
PHIL 111 - Philosophy of Mind
or
PHIL 115 - Free Will
or
PHIL 191 - Teaching Assistantship