PHIL324E
Virtue and Emotions
Philosophy
BC
Subject code
PHIL
Course Number
324E
Department(s)
Instructor(s)
S. Stark
Course Long Title
Virtue and Emotions
Description
Virtue ethics emerged as an important kind of moral theory during the last half of the twentieth century. There are many virtue theories, but they share a focus on the morality of character rather than the morality of individual actions. Many seek an answer to the question, "How shall I live?" rather than, "What should I do?" This course explores both the historical roots of virtue theory found in Aristotle and, according to some scholars, Kant. It also examines several contemporary theories of virtue as well as critics of this approach to moral theory. Prerequisite(s): two courses in philosophy.
Modes of Inquiry
Analysis and Critique [AC]
Writing Credit
W2
GEC This Course Belongs To
-
Class Restriction
Exclude First Years