Covers moral problems, ethical theory, skepticism, and practical ethics.
Grading relies on three difficult papers, though readings are optional.
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Russ Shafer-Landau is described as helpful and engaging, presenting information in an interesting manner without forcing views. He provides test questions in advance and selects from them, allowing attentive students to skip readings.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 3.68 GPA, 82.1% A/AB (n=134 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.52 GPA, 74.8% A/AB (n=123 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.46 GPA, 66.1% A/AB (n=56 letter grades).
Emily Fletcher is passionate but the content can be confusing. The course relies on three difficult papers, making them the primary grade component. While readings are assigned, some students report they can skip them without penalty.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2023: 3.66 GPA, 85.7% A/AB (n=70 letter grades); Fall 2023: 3.33 GPA, 74.3% A/AB (n=74 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.64 GPA, 86.2% A/AB (n=65 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2017: 3.22 GPA, 59.7% A/AB (n=67 letter grades); Spring 2020: 3.57 GPA, 79.4% A/AB (n=63 letter grades); Spring 2024: 3.65 GPA, 91.7% A/AB (n=24 letter grades).
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Historical reviews of Hubert Marciniec: Hubert Marciniec receives polarized reviews; one student found him understanding and supportive, while another criticized his lectures as boring and lacking depth.
AUGUSTA MOORE is recorded teaching in Fall 2018, Spring 2019. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
CLAUDIA CARD is recorded teaching in Fall 2006, Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
DAVID O'BRIEN is recorded teaching in Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2018. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
EMILY FLETCHER is recorded teaching in Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Fall 2021, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
EMMA PRENDERGAST is recorded teaching in Fall 2019, Fall 2020. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
FRANK CABRERA is recorded teaching in Fall 2017. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
HENRY SOUTHGATE is recorded teaching in Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2020, Spring 2024. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
HUBERT MARCINIEC is recorded teaching in Fall 2020, Fall 2023, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
JOEL BALLIVIAN is recorded teaching in Fall 2021, Spring 2023, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
MICHAEL BRUCKNER is recorded teaching in Fall 2022, Spring 2023. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
RUSS SHAFER-LANDAU is recorded teaching in Fall 2006, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIS 301 | Classroom Instruction | 23 / 23 | 1 |
| DIS 302 | Classroom Instruction | 20 / 23 | 0 |
| DIS 303 | Classroom Instruction | 21 / 23 | 0 |
| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 64 / 69 | 1 |
| LEC 002 | Classroom Instruction | 70 / 70 | 3 |
| DIS 321 | Classroom Instruction | 23 / 23 | 1 |
| DIS 322 | Classroom Instruction | 23 / 23 | 0 |
| DIS 323 | Classroom Instruction | 24 / 24 | 2 |
| LEC 004 | Classroom Instruction | 68 / 70 | 0 |
| DIS 341 | Classroom Instruction | 22 / 23 | 0 |
| DIS 342 | Classroom Instruction | 23 / 23 | 0 |
| DIS 343 | Classroom Instruction | 23 / 24 | 0 |
| LEC 003 | Classroom Instruction | 24 / 25 | 0 |
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Russ Shafer-Landau offers an engaging experience with clear testing, while Emily Fletcher’s passionate teaching is paired with confusing content and difficult papers.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.60 GPA, 80.5% A/AB (n=236 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.63 GPA, 82.4% A/AB (n=255 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.90 GPA, 96.9% A/AB (n=195 letter grades).
Grading relies on three difficult papers, though readings are optional.
Russ Shafer-Landau is helpful and presents information interestingly without forcing views.
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Introductory Ethics
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