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HS 6140 - Ethics for the Human SciencesThis course examines Western and Eastern ethical theories discussing the concepts and ethical problems that social science researchers may encounter. The course considers 'morality in practice' examining the nature of professional ethics and the challenges professionals face, and discussing a variety of ethical issues such as euthanasia, abortion, sexuality, preferential treatment, the distribution of wealth and income, animal rights, punishment and responsibility, terrorism, war, and nuclear deterrence. Issues related to various human and social science disciplines are analyzed and the ethical aims and moral shortcomings of human and social science theories, methodologies, policies, and practices are investigated. 3 credit(s) |
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