PHIL596G

026388

In recent years there has been a flourish of work in the empirical sciences (psychology, anthropology, neuroscience, evolutionary biology) on moral judgment, moral motivation, moral emotions, moral intuitions, moral agency, and moral objectivity; topics that are directly related to corresponding issues in philosophical ethical theory. Increasingly, philosophers doing ethical theory (including both normative moral theory and metaethics) are theorizing in light of this empirical work. Indeed, some philosophers are engaged in both ethical theorizing and empirical investigation. The purpose of this seminar is to examine recent work at the intersection of moral psychology and ethical theory. In particular, the focus of this course will center on three broad and interrelated areas of philosophical interest: moral agency, moral reasons, and moral objectivity. For each of these areas, we have selected specific topics for examination. Courses for which students receive the grade of P (Pass) do not satisfy requirements for the M.A. or Ph.D. or minor in philosophy.

OPT - Student Option ABCDE/PF

Graduate

GRD - REG OR ALT (Regular or Alternative Grades)