Human Ethics: An Introduction to Moral Philosophy

Harvard Summer School

PHIL S-18

Section 1

CRN 35011

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Does might make right? Should a person focus on achieving immortality or on living a simple, happy, mortal life? Is morality simply a matter of convention? Why be moral when being immoral could provide access to wealth, fame, and power? What do people owe a society that has failed in its obligations to its people? How can we identify and resist oppression, marginalization, and injustice? Human beings have been thinking about and debating questions like these for thousands of years. This course explores the history of ethics and moral philosophy from a genuinely inclusive perspective by focusing on ethical thought from all over the world, with special emphasis on marginalized groups that have typically received little attention in academic philosophy.

Instructor Info

Seth Robertson, PhD

Lecturer on Philosophy, Harvard University


Meeting Info

TTh 6:30pm - 9:30pm (6/24 - 8/9)

Participation Option: On Campus

Deadlines

Last day to register: June 19, 2024

Additional Time Commitments

Required sections to be arranged.

Notes

Harvard College students: This course is eligible for degree credit, but see important policy information.

Syllabus

All Sections of this Course

CRN Section # Participation Option(s) Instructor Section Status Meets Term Dates
35011 1 On Campus Seth Robertson Field not found in response. TTh 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Jun 23 to Aug 8

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