Philosophy 108 Syllabus

Course Syllabus: 2018 Summer Philosophy 108 Syllabus.pdf

Meet Your Instructor
My name is Zack Fish, and I've been a professor of philosophy at Santa Ana College since 2004. In additional to Critical Thinking, I also teach Introduction to Philosophy, Ethics, Introductory Logic, and History of Philosophy. I attended University of California-Riverside and my hometown school, the University of New Orleans. 

Course Description
Introduction to key historical and modern theories of philosophical ethics and the application of these theories to ethical issues facing society today. Assists in clarifying our thinking about morality/ethics. 

Student Learning Objectives

• To understand, and develop sustained analytical responses to, key historical and contemporary philosophical theories of ethics; and to apply those theories to contemporary moral and social issues such as abortion, euthanasia, the treatment of animals, access to health care, capital punishment, affirmative action, and same-sex marriage. 
  
  
• To synthesize ideas from different philosophical readings in order to grasp larger philosophical conceptions and viewpoints. 
  
  
• To write effective essays that demonstrate knowledge of the course material related to the essay thesis and that analyze the material in a clear, systematic, original, thoughtful, and well-developed manner.
  
  
• To engage in critical discussion and dialogue with other class members about the philosophical doctrines and arguments covered throughout the course.