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This course is a survey of ethical perspectives as they relate to individuals and society. It begins with an introduction to major ethical approaches (virtue, duty, and utility) and an examination of various issues where these approaches might be applied. It continues with an extension of these ethical theories to society through an analysis of the idea of the social contract. The Rawlsian social contract will be highlighted and philosophic approaches to economic, racial, and gendered inequality will be analyzed. Students will engage with contemporary issues and illustrations in order to critically assess their own perspectives. Students will prepare a cumulative final assessment reflecting on the issues and approaches learned throughout the course. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours