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ETHICS

How should we go about morally evaluating our actions? We will read, discuss, and critique historical and contemporary answers to this question. Some moral philosophers focus on evaluating our actions in terms of their consequences, while others believe the intentions motivating our actions are of crucial moral importance. Still others recommend that we attend to the meaning of our actions--what we say by acting as we do. We will also look at historical and contemporary theories that focus on evaluating ourselves rather than our actions. Readings in this class will concern both practical problems (such as cosmetic surgery, abortion, affirmative action, and war) and theoretical issues.