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PL 275 Ethics in Film

An exploration of how all the basic ethical perspectives, such as egoism, relativism, utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue theory, can be found in and illustrated by films. Some specific ethical dilemma paradigms, such as truth versus loyalty, individual versus community, justice versus mercy, are examined. About 12 films are assigned, some to be viewed in class and some out of class. Students do a mid-term and a final exam, two formal papers and other informal writing.

Offered in even years.