Theoretical and Applied Ethics (Minor)

Variable Credit Min

Variable Credit Max

Learning Outcomes

Title

History and Value of Philosophy

Learning Outcome

1. Identify major figures and texts in moral and political philosophy their historical context their philosophical interrelations and their importance. 2. Identify the major areas movements and issues in the history of Western moral and political philosophy.

Title

Philosophical and Ethical Applications

Learning Outcome

1. Apply philosophical knowledge and critical thinking/reading skills in writing papers and solving theoretical practical and ethical problems. 2. Integrate philosophical principles with religious and moral convictions.

Title

Critical and Effective Reading

Learning Outcome

Writing and Communicating 1. Write clear cogent logically sound and well-researched essays. 2. Master and apply principles of informal logic critical thinking and critical reading. 3. Master university-level written and oral communication skills.

Program Requirements

Requirement 1 — Complete 1 Course

course - Introduction to Ethics 3.0

Requirement 2 — Complete 1 Requirement

Requirement 2.1 — Complete 4 of 10 Courses

From the following, complete 4 courses in ethics, social and political philosophy, or history of philosophy with an emphasis on ethics:

course - Intro to Applied Ethics - You may take once 3.0

course - Contemp Political Philosophy - You may take once 3.0

course - History of Ethics - You may take once 3.0

course - Studies in Ancient Philosophy - You may take once 3.0

course - Studies in Medieval Philosophy - You may take once 3.0

course - Studies in Modern Philosophy - You may take once 3.0

course - Studies in Contemporary Phil - You may take once 3.0

course - Topics in Ethics - You may take once 3.0

course - Reason, Revelation, & Politics 3.0

course - Contemporary Political Theory 3.0

Note 1: No more than six credit hours may double-count for both the Philosophy major and the Theoretical and Applied Ethics minor.

Note 2: One approved 2 or 3 credit course in ethics from another department may substitute for any single course listed in the electives list above. (The Philosophy Department maintains a list of ethics courses offered by other BYU departments.)