Introduction to Moral Philosophy

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Udemy

Obtain a foundational understanding of the fundamental principles of moral philosophy and ethics from the ground up.

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Beginner

Mode

Online

Fees

₹ 449 2299

Quick Facts

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Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based

Course overview

Moral philosophy is the field of study that is concerned with the nature of morality and the speculations that are employed to decide what one should do and why. Numerous articles have been written about moral philosophy and ethical decision-making theories. The Introduction to Moral Philosophy certification course is designed by Dr. Ellie Crouch - A certified educator and is presented by Udemy

Introduction to Moral Philosophy online classes offers 2 hours of digital lectures accompanied by 44 articles and learning resources which are aimed at individuals seeking a basic introduction to the concepts associated with philosophy. The Introduction to Moral Philosophy online training is designed to be interactive, with activities sprinkled throughout and a multiple-choice quiz following each section that focuses on the three main normative theories of the morality of the western world, such as utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics.

The highlights

  • Certificate of completion
  • Self-paced course
  • 2 hours of pre-recorded video content
  • 44 articles 
  • Learning resources

Program offerings

  • Online course
  • Learning resources
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Unlimited access
  • Accessible on mobile devices and tv

Course and certificate fees

Fees information
₹ 449  ₹2,299
certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Udemy

What you will learn

Knowledge of history

After completing the Introduction to Moral Philosophy online certification, individuals will acquire a thorough understanding of the core principles of moral philosophy as well as will acquire knowledge of the concepts involved with western philosophy. In this moral philosophy course, individuals will explore the fundamentals associated with deontology, utilitarianism, virtue ethics, applied ethics, and meta-ethics. In this moral philosophy certification, individuals will also learn about the strategies and approaches to deal with ethical dilemmas and moral facts.

The syllabus

Introduction and Ethical Theory 1: Utilitarianism

  • 1.0 Welcome to the Course
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 What is 'utility'?
  • 1.3 Bentham: Pleasure and Pain
  • 1.4 Bentham's felicific calculus
  • 1.5 Critiquing Bentham
  • 1.6 John Stuart Mill's Higher and Lower Pleasures
  • 1.7 Act, Rule and Preference Utilitarianism
  • Utilitarianism

Deontology

  • 2.1 Consequences Versus Intentions
  • 2.2 Deontology: Duties and Imperatives
  • 2.3 The Categorical Imperative
  • 2.4 Other Formulations of the Categorical Imperative
  • 2.5 Objections to Deontology
  • Deontology

Virtue Ethics

  • 3.1 Introducing Aristotelian Virtue Ethics
  • 3.2 Virtues and Vices
  • 3.3 The Doctrine of the Mean
  • 3.4 'The Good': Eudaimonia
  • 3.5 Education in Virtue
  • 3.6 Practical Wisdom
  • 3.7 Voluntary, Involuntary and Non-Voluntary Actions
  • 3.8 Problems with Virtue Ethics
  • Virtue Ethics

Applied Ethics

  • 4.1 Stealing
  • 4.2 Telling Lies
  • 4.3 Simulated Killing
  • 4.4 Animal Rights: Utilitarianism
  • 4.5 Animal Rights: Deontology
  • 4.6 Animal Rights: Virtue Ethics
  • Applied Ethics

Meta-ethics

  • 5.1 The Basis for Morality: Reason, Emotion or Other?
  • 5.2 What is a Fact?
  • 5.3 Are there Moral Facts?
  • 5.4 Moral Anti-Realism: Emotivism, Prescriptivism and Error Theory
  • 5.5 Moral Realists: Moral Naturalism and Moral Non-Naturalism
  • 5.6 Is Ethical Language Meaningful?
  • 5.7 Evaluation and Conclusion
  • Meta-ethics

Instructors

Dr Ellie Crouch

Dr Ellie Crouch
Educator
Freelancer

Other Bachelors, Other Masters, Ph.D

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