PHIL 203 Civility and Virtue Ethics
This course examines the human search for meaning as reflected in the intersection of civility and the virtue tradition in philosophy; as our ancient world cultures have acknowledged, both individual happiness and a harmonious society depend on the cultivation of humanistic values and a virtuous character. Using written texts (including P.M. Forni’s Choosing Civility), films, and literature, the focus is on the costs of incivility and the benefits of civility. Drawing on insights from the humanities and the arts, this course is interdisciplinary in focus and worldwide in scope, exploring civility and the virtue tradition in the worldviews of Asia, Africa, and the West.
Prerequisite
Eligible to enroll in
ENGL 121
Hours Weekly
3