The course serves as an introduction to contemporary issues in applied ethics. Topics such as euthanasia, abortion, death penalty, sexual harassment, affirmative action, pornography, genetic engineering, animal rights, climate change, and others will be discussed. Based on the assigned reading, students will also learn how to critically evaluate core arguments presented by opposite sides of the debates.
To pass the course, students must read the texts assigned for each lesson, and actively participate in discussions. Max. two absences are allowed.
To pass the course, students must read the texts assigned for each lesson, and actively participate in discussions. Max. two absences are allowed.
- Trainer/in: Petra Chudárková