Conflicts in Morality: Technology and Ethics

Course Description

Through a consideration of six major themes, seminar participants gain an understanding of ethical dilemmas brought about by technological change and innovation. Each student conducts a thorough investigation of an area of personal interest relating to one of the major themes. In the course of analyzing ethical implications of technologies, students become acquainted with major ethical theories, and use these theories to attempt to resolve difficult ethical problems arising through technological transformations.