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PHIL112: Introduction: Ethics and Society
PHIL112: Introduction: Ethics and Society
Three hours lecture. Introduces students to philosophy through the study of ethics. Readings from major philosophers focus questions about value in human life and actions. Topics covered may include the nature of ethical reasoning and moral obligation, the value of morality to the individual and society, how ethics helps us understand our place in the universe, and how ethical ideas clarify moral problems facing society. Note(s): General Education and Humanistic or Artistic Expression designated course.
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Credits
3.0
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Department
Philosophy & Religious Studies
Where Will This Course Transfer?

| Institution | Identifier | Name | Notes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Community College | PHI102 | Introduction to Philosophy II | 2-Year | |
| Central Virginia Community College | PHI220 | Ethics and Society | 2-Year | |
| Eastern Shore Community College | PHI220 | Ethics and Society | 2-Year | |
| Germanna Community College | PHI220 | Ethics and Society | 2-Year | |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | PHI220 | Ethics and Society | 2-Year | |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | PHI220 | Ethics and Society | 2-Year | |
| Northern Virginia Community College | PHI220 | Ethics and Society | 2-Year | |
| Northern Virginia Community College | PHI226 | Social Ethics | 2-Year | |
| Paul D. Camp Community College | PHI220 | Ethics and Society | 2-Year | |
| Rappahannock Community College | PHI220 | Ethics and Society | 2-Year | |
| Southside Virginia Community College | PHI220 | Ethics and Society | 2-Year | |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | PHI220 | Ethics and Society | 2-Year | |
| Tidewater Community College | PHI220 | Ethics and Society | 2-Year | |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | PHI220 | Ethics and Society | 2-Year | |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | PHI226 | Social Ethics | 2-Year | |
| Virginia Western Community College | PHI220 | Ethics and Society | 2-Year | |
| Wytheville Community College | PHI220 | Ethics and Society | 2-Year | |
| Wytheville Community College | PHI100 | Introduction to Philosophy | 2-Year | |
| Old Dominion University | PHIL230E | INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS | 4-Year | |
| University of Mary Washington | PHIL160 | Intro to Ethics | 4-Year | |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | PHIL1304 | Morality and Justice | This equivalency is not guaranteed. Final transferability determined during the transcript evaluation process. Syllabus review may be required. | 4-Year |
| Marymount University | PH901 | Philosophy Elective (TR) | 4-Year | |
| Ferrum College | PHI211 | Ethics | 4-Year | |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | PHIL201 | INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS | 4-Year |
