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An Introduction to the Moral philosophy
Degree:
Short-term (courses)
Presentation Language: English
An Introduction to the Moral philosophy
Ethics is not just a branch of philosophy—it is the mirror of our choices, the compass of our behavior, and the soul of society. This course offers a clear, well-structured, and thought-provoking journey through moral philosophy. Across 31 sessions, you will not only learn the foundations of ethical theory, but also gain practical tools for living wisely, leading justly, and deciding consciously.
Right from the start, fundamental questions arise:
What is right? What is wrong? Can morality be objective?
These are not abstract puzzles—they live at the heart of personal dilemmas, social decisions, and everyday life.
Right from the start, fundamental questions arise:
What is right? What is wrong? Can morality be objective?
These are not abstract puzzles—they live at the heart of personal dilemmas, social decisions, and everyday life.
Objectives of the course
This course aims to critically examine major ethical systems such as natural law, utilitarianism, Kantian deontology, and virtue ethics—while also awakening independent moral reflection.It includes underrepresented voices like feminist, existentialist, and pragmatic ethics, inviting new ways of thinking about justice, care, freedom, and authenticity.
You will be able to provide thoughtful, informed, and conscientious answers to questions such as:
Is lying ever morally acceptable?
What should one do when duty and outcomes conflict?
How does an ethical leader make decisions?
How can we build a just society in an unjust world?
Subjects offered
Key ethical terms: morality, virtue, duty, responsibilityHuman acts and the basis of moral accountability
Moral judgment: intent, consequences, and context
Core ethical theories: natural law, utilitarianism, deontology, virtue ethics
Existential, feminist, and religious ethics
Applied ethics in real-life decisions
Ethics in the 21st century: leadership, justice, and education
This course gives you ethical literacy, moral imagination, and the courage to think deeply
a true toolkit for life.
Course details
| Course Name | An Introduction to the Moral philosophy |
|---|---|
| Degree | Short-term (courses) |
| Presentation Language | English |
| Course certificate | Not provided |
| Course duration |