TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES

COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE CODE

COURSE NAMEHUM 003

ETHICS

CREDITS

CONTACT HOURS3 units (3 units lecture)

3 hours lecture

INSTRUCTOR/SPaolo Bonifacio T. Abdon III

TEXTBOOK Rachels, James and Rachels, Stuart. (2012). The Elements of Moral Philosophy 7th Edition. McGraw-Hill: New York.http://wikisend.com/download/388846/Ethics.pdf

Other Supplemental MaterialsMacKinnon, Barbara and Fiala, Andrew (2015). Ethics: Theory and Contemporary Issues, Concise Edition, 8th Edition.Cengage Learning: Kentucky.

SPECIFIC COURSE INFORMATION

a. Course Description

This course is a survey of contending ideas, theories, and arguments. It provides a foundational understanding of the various theories in ethics such as Divine Command Theory, Ethical Egoism, Subjectivism, Social Contract Theory, Utilitarianism, Deontology (Kantian Insights), Feminism, and Virtue Ethics. It is also concerned with the methodological considerations and approaches regarding some fundamental thinking and practices related to the pursuit of the good life and enhancement of TIP values.

b. Prerequisites

Co-requisitesNone

None

c. Course Classification (Required/elective/ selected elective)Required

SPECIFIC GOALS FOR THE COURSE

a. Course Objective

This course aims to provide students with a foundational understanding of the various theories in ethics to enable them to observe moral uprightness and develop a sense of social responsibility.

b. Course Outcomes

1. Describe the philosophical study of ethics2. Understand the different ethical theories

3. Identify, analyze and evaluate the ethical dimensions of various personal and social issues

4. Enhance the ability to read, think, and write in a critical/philosophical manner5. Develop and promote Filipino values, Industry-desired Values, and Global Citizen Values.

c. Student Outcomes Addressed by the Course

c. apply knowledge of contemporary issues and principles of ethics relevant to professional practicee. function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multidisciplinary settings

COURSE TOPICS

Prelim Period (Weeks 16)

1. Introduction: Course Orientation, OBTL, etc2. The nature of Philosophy and Morality/Ethics3. The Challenge of Cultural Relativism

SDP: Global Citizen Values (Role Playing)4. Subjectivism in Ethics5. Morality and Religion6. Review and Prelim Exam

Midterm Period (Weeks 712)

7. Ethical Egoism8. The Social Contract Theory9. The Utilitarian Approach10. The Debate Over UtilitarianismSDP: Industry-desired Values (Case Analysis)

11. The Idea of Absolute Moral Rules

12. Review and Midterm Exam

Final Period (Weeks 1318)

13. Kant and Respect for Persons14. Feminism and the Ethics of Care15. Virtue EthicsSDP: Filipino Values (Video Making)

16. The Idea of a Satisfactory Moral Theory17. Completion of Requirements and Review18. Final Exam