SOC 099 PZ -The Social Construction of Morality

Institution: Pitzer

Description: How do we decide what is good or bad, wrong or right, moral or immoral? For many, God is necessary in order to answer such questions. However, this class will approach morality and ethics as social constructions, created by humans over time. We will look at how people – as social beings embedded in history, culture, and society – construct morality and fight for justice. Part sociology, part secular studies, and part philosophy, this class will explore the on-going process whereby humans come to determine what is wrong or right, just or unjust, ethical or unethical, and we will become familiar with various theories of morality and ethics and apply those theories to real-world problems.

Prerequisite(s): Please check course schedule for requirements.

Cross-listing: SOC

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