PP 110
Values & Society
An introductory course that critically analyzes philosophical problems implicit in our moral, political and
social attitudes, with a view to assisting the student in formulating reasonable responses to a diversity of current
issues. It considers such questions as: Are there objective standards for value judgements or are they merely matters
of subjective taste? What is morally right? How is justice related to law or custom? Diverse philosophical
perspectives and traditions, including both European and non-European sources, will be considered.
Exclusions: PP/PY100*
Registration Notes: Must register for both a lecture and a tutorial
An introductory course that critically analyzes philosophical problems implicit in our moral, political and
social attitudes, with a view to assisting the student in formulating reasonable responses to a diversity of current
issues. It considers such questions as: Are there objective standards for value judgements or are they merely matters
of subjective taste? What is morally right? How is justice related to law or custom? Diverse philosophical
perspectives and traditions, including both European and non-European sources, will be considered.
Exclusions: PP/PY100*
Registration Notes: Must register for both a lecture and a tutorial
An introductory course that critically analyzes philosophical problems implicit in our moral, political and
social attitudes, with a view to assisting the student in formulating reasonable responses to a diversity of current
issues. It considers such questions as: Are there objective standards for value judgements or are they merely matters
of subjective taste? What is morally right? How is justice related to law or custom? Diverse philosophical
perspectives and traditions, including both European and non-European sources, will be considered.
Exclusions: PP/PY100*
Registration Notes: Must register for both a lecture and a tutorial
