PHIL 32600 - Business Ethics

Philosophic examination of such topics as morality and self-interest, freedom and coercion, distributive justice, limits of the law, moral and legal rights, fair equality of opportunity, justice between nations. These topics are seen from a new perspective when they are connected to discussions of fair wages and capitalism, legal constraints on manufacturers and advertisers, affirmative-action programs, environmentalism, and multinational corporations.

Preparation for Course
R: PHIL 11100.

Cr. 3.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Distinguish ethics from law and regulation, and relate ethics to economic systems such as markets and firms.
2. Explore classical ethical theories including virtue ethics, deontology and consequentialism.
3. Examine role responsibilities and professional ethics for agents, principals, managers, and employees.