Metaethics

University of Alabama at Birmingham

CoursePHL 415

Metaethics is the area of moral philosophy that has to do with the nature of morality. It deals with questions such as: Is morality objective? Is there really such a thing as right and wrong? Does our moral discourse express beliefs or just feelings? Do we necessarily have reasons to be moral? Two prior PHL courses or permission of instructor required. Writing is a significant component of the course.

Credits

3 credits

Course Code

PHL 415