ETHICS SEQUENCE
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The College's concern in the area of public affairs involves considering
what ought to be as well as what is. Consequently, it offers an interdisciplinary
sequence of courses focusing on ethical theory and its application both to
the conduct of individuals and to the formulation of public policy.
The Ethics Sequence is designed to accompany majors
in other fields, and its purpose is to assist students in thinking critically
and constructively for themselves on issues of individual conduct and public
policy. Completion of the sequence will be noted on students’ transcripts.
Professor Bessette is the academic advisor for this program.
Sequence Requirements
The Ethics Sequence consists of
five courses, distributed as follows:
- One Course in Basic Ethical Theory (see below)
- Two courses on the application of moral criteria to concrete problems
(see below)
- Two electives courses, to be selected in consultation
with the program advisor
Courses
Students interested in this sequence should consult
with the academic program advisor to choose the courses most appropriate for
their interests and majors.
The CMC courses listed below
may be used to meet requirements for the sequence. For information on course
offerings, please consult the Fall 2003 and Spring 2004 Undergraduate Schedule
of Courses. Further information and course descriptions may be found in appropriate
sections of this catalog.
Courses in Basic Ethical Theory
• Government
161. The Natural Law
• Philosophy
158. Ethical Theory
• Religious Studies
111. Morality and Religion
Courses in Applications:
• Economics
109. Ethics, Economics, and Public
Policy 190. Ethics and Management
• Government
128. Ethics and American Democracy
129. Ethics and American Political Leadership
• Philosophy
152. Theories of the Good Life 153. Leaders and Followers:
Social and Personal Ethics 155. Bioethics 196. Ethics, Economics, and Public
Policy
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