CONTEMPORARY MORAL ISSUES

PHILOS 341

Course Description

A philosophical study of some of the major moral issues in contemporary society, such as those concerning abortion, euthanasia, punishment, property, politics, sex, nuclear disarmament, and world hunger.

Prerequisties

Sophomore standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3 to 4

Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Grade Point Average

3.71

6.4% from Historical

Completion Rate

98.29%

0.11% from Historical

A Rate

71.79%

56.93% from Historical

Class Size

351

-3.73% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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Peter VRANAS

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