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Ethical Dilemmas for the Twenty-first Century (EED 622)

Term: 2016-2017 Fall

Schedule

Sat, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (11/5/2016 - 11/5/2016) Location: CALIF
Sun, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (11/6/2016 - 11/6/2016) Location: CALIF
Sat, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (12/3/2016 - 12/3/2016) Location: CALIF
Sun, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (12/4/2016 - 12/4/2016) Location: CALIF

Description

This course addresses the nature of ethical dilemmas, namely, the tension that arises when two or more values compete for our attention or allegiance in particular situations (such as truth vs. loyalty, short term vs. long term goals, justice vs. mercy, or self vs. society). More particularly, the course focuses on the dilemmas which surface in professional life and social institutions. The course includes discussion of ethical cases and exploration of the various sides of contemporary ethical debates.