I. Course Objective:

Students will gain an understanding of ethical theory and practice from a study of Western and Eastern perspectives on moral wisdom.

II. Course Text:

Reason and Insight, Western and Eastern Perspectives on the Pursuit of Moral Wisdom
By T. Shanahan and R. Wang.
Wadsworth, ISBN: 0-534-50599-6

III. Course Schedule:

The workload for a regular class session is typically a reading assignment of approximately 30 pages.  By the end of the semester, we will have covered about 15 chapters from the text.

IV. Grading:

Grades will be based on:
(1) Two in-class essay exams (1 hour each) and one in-class final exam (2-3 hours)
(2) Attendance is required.  Please check after class with the instructor if you came late.  Absence of approximately 25% of actual class time may result in no credit for the course.
(3) Participation is required.  Reading assignments must be completed on time so as to ensure meaningful class discussions.  Students leaving class early may result in no credit for the course.

    Participation and Attendance: 20 %
    In-Class Essays: 30 % each
    Final: 50 %