Philosophy (PHIL) |
211 Susan Campbell, 541-346-5547
College of Arts & Sciences
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Course Data
| PHIL 220 Food Ethics >1 |
4.00 cr. |
| Examination of a variety of issues relating to food production and consumption in light of virtue, utilitarian, deontological, pragmatist, and care ethics. |
| Grading Options: |
Optional; see degree guide or catalog for degree requirements
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| Instructor: |
Burns B  |
Office:
221 Susan Campbell Hall
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| Office Hours: |
1000 - 1150 R |
or by appointment |
 Course Fees: |
$25.00 per credit |
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CRN |
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42470 |
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30 |
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7/10-8/06 |
ASYNC WEB |
Burns B |
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Academic Deadlines
| Deadline |
Last day to: |
| July 12: |
Last day to change to or from audit |
| July 12: |
Add this course |
| July 12: |
Drop this course (100% refund, no W recorded) |
| July 15: |
Withdraw from this course (75% refund, W recorded) |
| July 17: |
Withdraw from this course (50% refund, W recorded) |
| July 19: |
Withdraw from this course (25% refund, W recorded) |
| July 27: |
Withdraw from this course (0% refund, W recorded) |
| July 27: |
Change grading option for this course |
 | You can't drop your last class using the "Add/Drop" menu in DuckWeb. Go to the “Completely Withdraw from Term/University” link to begin the complete withdrawal process. If you need assistance with a complete drop or a complete withdrawal, please contact the Office of Academic Advising, 101 Oregon Hall, 541-346-3211 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday). If you are attempting to completely withdraw after business hours, and have difficulty, please contact the Office of Academic Advising the next business day. |
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Expanded Course Description
This is a class in ethics. It is not the role of ethical theory to give answers to particular problems, but to provide frameworks which challenge individuals to think critically and clearly about ethical issues and help them come to their own conclusions. Moral philosophy demands that one have reasons for moral decisions and explores possible principles one can apply in an attempt to arrive at a consistent and well thought out moral position. Most of the issues we face have no obvious or immediate answer, but much can be gained by struggling with what appears to be irresolvable. This particular class has a focus on ethical issues related to food. Who and what we eat reflects, and has consequences for, who we are as individuals and as a society. This course will examine some of the ethical concerns related to the conditions of human and other animal beings involved in the production of food and help students arrive at their own considered opinions regarding these issues. Animal welfare and environmental issues will be a central focus. Some specific issues will include: the environmental impacts of farming, livestock welfare, food waste, food safety, and food justice. Students in this class should bring their own questions and concerns about food to shape the reading and discussion. Some questions might include: Does it make sense to love dogs and eat pigs? If I am concerned about the environment, should I eat packaged food? Should I buy food from companies that don't pay a fair wage? How should we grow, harvest, transport, and prepare food? How much should we eat? Who is responsible for our food habits? Are choices about food simply personal choices, or are there ethical, social, and political implications we must take into account? |
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