PHIL 333A Philosophy of Natural Right and Natural Law

A study of the principles of moral and political practice knowable by reason and grounded in human nature. Topics will include happiness; the character of voluntary action, including its analysis in terms of object, end, and circumstances; virtue and vice; moral precepts and the natural law. Some applications to specific moral and political questions will be considered. Special emphasis will be given to the philosophy of Thomas Aquinas. For Philosophy Majors and Minors only.

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

PHIL 333 & PHIL 333A & PHIL 333B & PHIL 633

Prerequisite

Philosophy majors and minors only