Online Class: Introduction to Ethics
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15Lessons
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890Students
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7Hours
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0.7CEUs
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Course Description
Exploring the Moral Compass: A Journey Through Ethics
Embarking on the vast expanse of moral philosophy, this immersive course offers a captivating exploration into the world of ethics. More than just a theoretical study, ethics delves into the very fabric of human behavior, urging us to question and reflect upon the principles that guide our actions. Imagine possessing the ability to discern the nuances between what's 'right' and what's merely 'acceptable'.
In the initial nine modules, we unravel the tapestry of moral codes, laying a robust foundation that illuminates the pillars of righteousness, integrity, and virtue. The inaugural lesson unveils the lexicon of ethics, beckoning you into its intriguing world. As we journey from the ancient footprints of philosophical thought to the contemporary dilemmas, lessons two and three chronicle the evolution of ethical thought. The subsequent sessions meticulously dissect foundational ethical theories, offering profound insights into virtue, the social contract, and deontological principles.
A nuanced understanding of ethics remains incomplete without applying it to real-life conundrums. Lessons ten through fifteen present an exhilarating challenge, plunging students into the depths of ethical dilemmas across a plethora of disciplines—be it the corporate corridors, the solemnity of medicine, the intricate world of law, or the bastions of education. Through these modules, you'll learn to scrutinize everyday scenarios, honing your ability to make ethically informed decisions.
Each module is meticulously designed to encourage introspection, peppered with thought-provoking questions that culminate in a quiz. The accompanying answer key is a treasure trove, offering rationale-rich insights, inviting students to revisit and re-examine the text. By the journey's end, you'll not only possess a panoramic view of ethics from its embryonic stages to its modern-day manifestations but also the acumen to apply these principles with finesse and sensitivity.
Course Modules:
- Diving into Ethics: An Introduction
- Tracing Ethical Footprints: Ancient to Renaissance
- From Enlightenment to Modern Ethics
- Branching Out: The Four Pillars of Ethics
- The Odyssey of Moral Evolution
- Straddling Cultures: Universality and Relativity in Ethics
- The Quintessence of Virtue and Natural Law
- Duty Calls: Delving into Deontology and the Social Covenant
- Deciphering Social Contract Theories
- Navigating Ethical Labyrinths: Personal Realm
- Corporate Conundrums: Ethics at Work
- Balancing Scales: Ethics in Medicine and Judiciary
- Boardrooms and Beyond: Ethical Imperatives in Business
- Governance and Ethics: Steering the Ship Right
- Constructing Moral Edifices: Ethics in Education and Architecture
Join us on this transformative journey, and emerge with a refined moral compass, steering through the multifaceted terrains of today's globalized society.
Course Lessons
Lesson 1: Ethics Defined
This lesson will provide a distinct and elementary explanation of the word as the foundation for this course. All ensuing exercises will build from a shared understanding of this often misunderstood idea.Lesson 2: History of Ethics - Part 1
The purpose of philosophy is to help humans make sense of this world from a non-religious perspective. It is designed to utilize intelligence and reasoning to formulate theories, gather information, and draw conclusions.Lesson 3: History of Ethics - Part 2
A further look at the historical foundations of ethics in human society.Lesson 4: Divisions of Ethical Study
There are four main branches of ethics. These include 'normative ethics,' 'descriptive ethics,' 'meta-ethics,' and 'applied ethics.' This lesson will explore each of these branches in greater depth.Lesson 5: Moral Development
This lesson will provide the foundation for future studies in the area of moral development by looking at the work of Jean Piaget, Lawrence Kohlberg, and Carol Gilligan. Moral development is the process by which individuals determine what is right and what is wrong.Lesson 6: Universalism and Relativism
This lesson explores the meta-ethical branch of philosophy. In review, meta-ethics is analytic philosophy and its purpose is to understand the foundation, scope, and status of an ethical principle.Lesson 7: Virtue Ethics and Natural Law
The philosophy of virtue ethics came from the mind of Aristotle. He was an early believer that man has a natural desire toward goodness, is innately good, and can apply reason to regulate his desires and actions.Lesson 8: Deontology - Social Contract
The performance of one's duty under the deontological theory consists of completing a series of actions based on a predetermined set of rules. An action is judged to be moral if the series of actions is completed without regard for the consequences.Lesson 9: Utilitarianism - Care Ethics
The theory of utilitarianism gained recognition through Jeremy Bentham, considered to be its founder. Bentham's theory equates good with pleasure and, conversely, bad with pain.Lesson 10: The Application of Ethics in Your Private Life
You have worked your way through some very sophisticated subject matter about ethics and morality. Hopefully, it has helped you to get a deeper understanding of the topic's history and breadth. Now, it is time to apply this newfound knowledge to your daily encounters.Lesson 11: Application of Ethics in the Workplace
Ethics is the application of standards of proper conduct as individuals in group settings. In this lesson, we will consider its impact in the general workplace. Specific industries will be addressed in the following units of study.Lesson 12: Application of Ethics in Medicine and Law
Medicine and law are two of the most universally respected disciplines in the world of work. People rely on both for their personal and family's well-being.Lesson 13: Application of Ethics in Business, Manufacturing, and Engineering
The application of ethics in business is termed 'business ethics.' While ethics itself refers to the conduct of an individual or organization, in this instance, it is applicable to all business environments, an expanse of surroundings to be sure.Lesson 14: Application of Ethics in Politics and Journalism (Print and Non-Print Media)
An examination of the application of ethics in either of these disciplines could singularly fill a book! The goal of this lesson is to give a broad overview of each, instigating the reader to reflect more thoroughly on the crucial value of ethics to the execution of duties associated with either field.Lesson 15: Application of Ethics in Education and Social Work
In this lesson, the reader will consider the morality of right and wrong conduct as it applies to the very public and collectively shared arenas of education and social work.
Learning Outcomes
- Define ethics.
- Describe history of ethics.
- Describe divisions of ethical study.
- Define moral development.
- Describe universalism and relativism.
- Describe virtue ethics and natural law.
- Describe deontology - social contract.
- Describe utilitarianism - care ethics.
- Describe the application of ethics in your private life.
- Describe application of ethics in the workplace.
- Describe application of ethics in medicine and law.
- Describe application of ethics in business, manufacturing, and engineering.
- Describe application of ethics in politics and journalism (print and non-print media).
- Describe application of ethics in education and social work.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Additional Course Information
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Student Testimonials
- "The course was very helpful. It will definitely help me in both my personal and professional life to make better and ethical decisions that will take ethics and impact on others into consideration." -- Robert K.
- "This course was very helpful because it showed the right and wrong when it comes to your place of employment." -- Samantha T.
- "It has opened my eyes as to how we should act in the world." -- Kayla T.
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