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01:730:107 · Philosophy · School 01 — New Brunswick School of Arts and Sciences
Introduction to Ethics examines major questions about right action, obligation, justice, character, and value through philosophical argument.
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SIRS · 1,640 responses · 2014–2025
Spring 2027
4 open in snapshot · 3 instructors
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College Avenue
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MW 2:00 PM · College Avenue · 2 sections · 2 open
MTh 12:10 PM · College Avenue · 1 section · 1 open
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4 units · topic sequence may vary by instructor
Clarify moral claims and assess the reasoning offered for them.
Compare consequentialist, deontological, and related approaches to obligation.
Examine virtue, care, responsibility, and the role of moral development.
Use ethical frameworks to reason about contemporary social and personal cases.
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4 open · College Avenue
| Section | Status | Instructor | Meeting | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0116059 | Open | Justin Kalef | Monday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at HH A2; Wednesday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at HH A2HH A2 | College Avenue |
| 0216060 | Open | David Kaspar | Monday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at HH A1; Thursday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at HH A1HH A1 | College Avenue |
| 0316061 | Open | Sharpe | Monday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at HH A6; Wednesday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at HH A6HH A6 | College Avenue |
| 0416062 | Open | Justin Kalef | Monday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at HH A2; Thursday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at HH A2HH A2 | College Avenue |
Historical student surveys
Teaching
4.02
Course quality
3.96
Response rate
52.1%
Coverage
86 offerings · 2014–2025
| Instructor | Offerings | Teaching | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sung Kang | 11 | 3.15 | 3.16 |
| Jerry Piven | 7 | 3.71 | 3.54 |
| Kang S | 6 | 3.28 | 3.27 |
| Richard Fry | 5 | 4.78 | 4.62 |
| Marcello Antosh | 4 | 4.43 | 4.43 |
| Benjamin Hutchens | 4 | 4.05 | 3.95 |
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Credits
3
Current campuses
College Avenue
Current availability
4 open of 4
Catalog terms
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Core codes
AHo, SOEHS
Loaded terms
7
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