5 Metaethics

Learning Objectives

  1. Recognize basic ethical concepts and ethical theories, such as, absolutism, descriptivism, relativism, absolutism, naturalism, intuitionism, utilitarianism, Kantianism, and virtue ethics. Other ethical concepts specific to meta-ethics that students may learn in this module: naturalism/non-naturalism, realism/non-realism, cognitivism/non-cognitivism, conventionalism, subjectivism, prescriptivism, emotivism
  2. Demonstrate increased awareness and understanding of complex issues and complex ethical issues as presented in philosophic texts.
  3. Demonstrate exposure to and recognition of philosophical arguments addressing traditional and contemporary ethical and moral issues within the contexts and traditions that inform them.
  4. Comprehend, analyze, and evaluate diverse philosophical arguments regarding ethical matters within the contexts and traditions those matters are cast.
  5. Develop an ability to (re)present complex philosophical ideas, theories, and perspectives fairly, objectively, and critically.