Philosophy 2

An introduction to central theories and issues in moral and political philosophy, with a focus on questions such as the following: What does it take for an action to be morally right? Are we morally permitted to abort a fetus, kill in war, or commit suicide? Does justice require redistribution of resources, reparations for slavery, or the elimination of sex markets? Is “What’s in it for me?” an acceptable response to the demands of morality? Are there any objective moral requirements, or is it “all just relative”? Could there be anything morally wrong with pursuing a genuinely meaningful relationship and life project? No background in philosophy required.