Ethics and Morality

at
Holy Family Hospital
100 N. River Road
Des Plaines, IL

Ethics and Morality-15-327 (4 Semester Hours)
January 12, 1999 to April 27, 1999
Tuesdays 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Course Description:
This course is designed to acquaint the student with basic approaches to ethics and morality as well as with historical concepts and development of ethical thought. Contemporary ethical and moral issues will be examined, and the student will become familiar with the essential vocabulary utilized in ethical and moral discussions.

Course Objectives:

To describe and discuss major ethical theories and various philosophical issues related to moral reasoning.
To demonstrate a consistent and coherent strategy for ethical decision making.
To analyze the relative influence of reason and emotion in personal ethical decision making.
To describe and discuss ethical issues involved in contemporary events.
To value a variety of ethical viewpoints.
To demonstrate critical thinking and communication skills in the context of ethics and morality.
To prepare and analyze an approved topic, through an in-depth inquiry of the topic. (Independent Study Component)

Required Texts:

Thiroux, Jacques, Ethics: Theory and Practice, 6^th edition, Prentice Hall, 1998.

Other Suggested Resources:

Burkhardt, Margaret, Ethics and Issues: In Contemporary Nursing, Delmar Publishing, 1998.
Caplan, Arthur L., Am I My Brother’s Keeper?: The Ethical Frontiers of Biomedicine, Indiana University Press, 1998.
May, Larry, Applied Ethics: A Multicultural Approach, 2^nd ed., Prentice Hall, 1998.
Kuhse, Helga, Caring: Nurses, Women, and Ethics, Blackwell Publishing, 1997.
Satris, Stephen, ed., Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Moral Issues, 5^th ed., Dushin Publishing Group, 1996.

Course Content:
January 12 What is Morality & Consequentialist Theories of Morality
Thiroux, Jacques, Ethics: Theory and Practice, pages 1-54

http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~erw/nur301/practice/ethics/lesson.html
http://ccsr.cms.dmu.ac.uk/resources/professionalism/busethics/
http://www.ibm.park.org/ce_inter.html
http://www.scu.edu/Ethics/practicing/decision/approach.shtml
http://jcomm.uoregon.edu/~tbivins/j495/Worksheet.html
http://www.aynrand.org/entry.html
http://www.creative.net/~epicurus/

January 19 Nonconsequentialist Theories of Morality and Virtue Ethics
Thiroux, Jacques, Ethics: Theory and Practice, pages 55-82

http://ethics.acusd.edu/kant.html
http://realethics.acusd.edu/theory/Kant/Kant_rm.html
http://www.acusd.edu/ethics/kant.html
http://www.w-4.de/~tbhahfn/Kante.html
http://www.civsoc.com/courses/nicoeth4.html

January 26 Absolutism versus Relativism
Thiroux, Jacques, Ethics: Theory and Practice, pages 83-100

http://www.ch-of-christ.beaverton.or.us/SITETHIC.htm
http://www.wku.edu/~garreje/elephrel.htm
http://www.acusd.edu/ethics/relativism.html
http://www.ateneo.org/mof/ratz11.htm

February 2 Freedom versus Determinism
Thiroux, Jacques, Ethics: Theory and Practice, pages 101-120

http://www.erskine.edu/library/catalog/wpacdata/ENG/
http://www.knight.org/advent/cathen/04756c.htm
http://www.valdosta.edu/~gnbacon/phicyber.html
http://encarta.msn.com/index/conciseindex/4d/04d24000.htm
http://pr.erau.edu/~bennett/determin.html

February 9 Reward and Punishment
Thiroux, Jacques, Ethics: Theory and Practice, pages 121-152

http://members.aol.com/plweiss1/crime.htm
http://www.humanitiespress.com/hppages/primora.htm
http://freeman.io.com/m_online/mar98/beres1.htm
http://www.nyspsych.org/cybercol/oct97/rosner.html
http://grove.ufl.edu/~ron/phm_5.html

February 16 Setting Up a Moral System
Thiroux, Jacques, Ethics: Theory and Practice, pages 153-180

http://www.ethics.ubc.ca/mcdonald/decisions.html
http://www.taknosys.com/prod01.htm
http://www.gene.com/ae/AE/AEPC/WWC/1994/ethical_

February 23 The Taking of Human Life
Thiroux, Jacques, Ethics: Theory and Practice, pages 181-211

http://www.amnesty.org/ailib/intcam/dp/develop.htm
http://ethics.acusd.edu/death_penalty.html
http://www.netspace.org/herald/issues/030896/lecture.f.html

March 2 Allowing Someone to Die, Mercy Death, and Mercy Killing
Thiroux, Jacques, Ethics: Theory and Practice, pages 212-263

http://www.euthanasia.com/
http://www.megastories.com/virgin/mercy/mercy1.htm
http://www.kyrie.com/actrtla/euthan.htm
http://www.acusd.edu/ethics/euthanasia.html
http://dialspace.dial.pipex.com/ves.london/
http://www.iaetf.org/fctholl.htm
http://www.efn.org/~ergo/

March 9 Abortion
Thiroux, Jacques, Ethics: Theory and Practice, pages 264-289

http://hometown.aol.com/abtrbng/index.htm
http://www.priestsforlife.org/
http://members.aol.com/cchl/
http://www.postfun.com/pfp/blasphemy.html
http://www.elroy.com/ehr/abortion.html
http://ethics.acusd.edu/abortion.html

March 16 MID-TERM TEST
Lying, Cheating, Breaking Promises, and Stealing
Thiroux, Jacques, Ethics: Theory and Practice, pages 290-322

http://www.learnwell.org/~edu/values1.htm

March 23 Morality, Marriage, and Human Sexuality
Thiroux, Jacques, Ethics: Theory and Practice, pages 323-355

http://campus.leaderu.com/jhs/index.html
http://www.acusd.edu/ethics/sexual_orientation.html
http://aeu.org/nathanson2.html
http://ethics.acusd.edu/sexual_orientation.html

March 30 NO CLASS—EASTER VACATION
April 6 RESEARCH PROJECT DUE
Biothics—Ethical Issues in Medicine
Thiroux, Jacques, Ethics: Theory and Practice, pages 356-388

http://www.mcw.edu/bioethics/
http://www.szmc.org.il/machon/index.htm
http://www.linacre.org/
http://www.expomed.com/ethics.htm
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/medicalethics/

April 13 Business Ethics
Thiroux, Jacques, Ethics: Theory and Practice, pages 389-416

http://www.depaul.edu/ethics/ethg1.html
http://www.baobabcomputing.com/corporatepower/
http://www.streetweb.nl/csr/
http://www.public.iastate.edu/~BACON_CENTER/homepage.
http://ethics.tamu.edu/

April 20 Environment Ethics
Thiroux, Jacques, Ethics: Theory and Practice, pages 417-445

http://www.mcgill.pvt.k12.al.us/jerryd/cm/environ.htm
http://www.phil.gu.se/Environment.html
http://divweb.harvard.edu/csvpl/ee/emer.htm
http://www.naep.org/
http://home.earthlink.net/~sloturtle/content.html

April 27 FINAL EXAM

Expectations:
I look forward to this semester and expect that you will do your part to make this a rewarding experience for you and the rest of your class. Together, we will have a fruitful journey to better understanding ethics and morality for our personal and professional lives.

Grading:
Mid-term Exam 25%
Research Project 25%
Final Exam 50%
(Class participation can provide bonus points)

Research Project:
Each student will write a 12-page research paper. This paper will discuss a contemporary ethical issue. The topic will be approved prior beginning the project.

Policies:

Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class. All students are encouraged to attend all classes.
All students will take exams on the designated date. The research project will also be expected on the due date. Exceptions: for example, if an asteroid or comet collides with the earth and delays your getting to class. If some similar apocalyptic event occurs in your life, call me.

Statement of Academic Integrity:
Plagiarism has no place in your research project. No credit will be given if plagiarism is present. Cheating on a test will also result in not receiving any credit for the exam.

Accessibility:
I look forward to teaching this class. If you need anything or have any problem, the following information will provide you with access to assistance. Please feel free to contact me whenever necessary.

Dr. Al Campbell
Wolverton Mountain
3410 Alpine Court
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-3404
car phone (219) 928-8881
campbell@wolverton-mountain.com
www.wolverton-mountain.com

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