Ethical Policy Debate
Learn the skills needed to analyze and propose policy through the lens of ethics. Expand your understanding of moral theory and how it is applied through constructive conversations about pressing ethical problems.
Phil 204: Intro to Ethical Policy Debate
When is the class offered?
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This class is offered in person each fall.
Are there any prerequisites?
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No. There are no prerequisites for this course.
What if I want to keep studying ethics?
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That's great news! Students who are enrolled in this class can join the UM Ethics Bowl Team and are eligible to apply to be discussion leaders for our Just Conversations events. You can also minor in Ethics and Values.
Phil 347: Advanced Ethical Policy Debate
When is the class offered?
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This class is offered in person each fall.
Are there any prerequisites?
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Yes. You must have taken Philosophy 204: Intro to Ethical Policy Debate.
What if I want to keep studying ethics?
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You're in good company! Students who are enrolled in this class can join the UM Ethics Bowl Team and are eligible to apply to be discussion leaders for our Just Conversations events. You can also minor in Ethics and Values.
Ready to make a difference?
The Ethical Policy Debate classes are designed to show you just how complex moral dilemmas can be. People who think that there are always simple solutions to big problems probably haven't studied those problems closely. You'll look at over a dozen ethical dilemmas that address current challenges and study the technical details that make the case truly complex.
Working collaboratively with other students using the Ethics Bowl model of conversation, you'll explore these controversial issues. In-depth research and instruction in ethical theory will for the basis of a policy proposal that you'll present to the class at the end of the semester. In the process, you'll learn concrete skills of research, presentation, policy crafting, and civil discourse.
This is the kind of work that prepares you to thoughtfully take on just about any issue, and it trains you to ground your reasoning about policy in ethics.
Contact
If you're interested in enrolling for this class or joining the Ethics Bowl team, email Dr. Robert English at rcenglis@olemiss.edu