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Week 1: Ethics and Aristotle - Discussion

Studying of Ethical Philosophy (graded)

The study of Ethics and Philosophy is one which brings many different kinds of "thinkers" together. Oneperson's philosophy on

Ethics is anotherperson's philosophy on Evil. We will be working this term on constructing personal ethical bases and

understanding how Ethical Codes (both personal and professional) are created and followed.

To start us thinking about the different areas of philosophy and ethics, and how we fit into the different molds or world views, let's

discuss the differences and similarities between these views.

To do this, let's look at the role of right and wrong, laws which regulate behavior, principles vs. morality, and the role of ethics...