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Introduction to Ethics

CAS PH 150

  • Critical Thinking
  • Ethical Reasoning
  • Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings

This is an introduction to what morality is, how we should live, and how to reason well about ethical questions. We examine major ethical debates and frameworks, as well as concrete moral problems. Improve your reading, writing, and thinking skills. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Critical Thinking, Ethical Reasoning, Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings.

FALL 2026 Schedule

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A1 Star CAS 211 MWF 10:10 am-11:00 am

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A2 Star CAS 237 W 3:35 pm-4:25 pm

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A3 Star CAS 316 F 3:35 pm-4:25 pm

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A4 Star CAS 212 W 9:05 am-9:55 am

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A5 Star CAS 212 W 12:20 pm-1:10 pm

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B1 Kumar CAS 211 TR 9:30 am-10:45 am Students registering for PH150 B1 must also register for a discussion section from B2 through B5

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B2 Kumar IEC B06 T 3:35 pm-4:25 pm

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B3 Kumar IEC B05 R 3:35 pm-4:35 pm

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B4 Kumar CAS 320 W 9:05 am-9:55 am

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B5 Kumar PRB 150 W 12:20 pm-1:10 pm

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B6 Kumar IEC B03 R 11:15 am-12:05 pm

SPRG 2027 Schedule

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A1 Star MWF 10:10 am-11:00 am Students registering for CAS PH150 must register for two sections: the Lecture section (A1) and one Discussion s ection (A2 or A3).

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A2 Star M 12:20 pm-1:10 pm

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A3 Star W 12:20 pm-1:10 pm

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A4 Star F 9:05 am-9:55 am

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A5 Star T 3:35 pm-4:25 pm

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B1 Butler TR 9:30 am-10:45 am

SPRG 2027 Schedule

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B2 Jahn T 11:15 am-12:05 pm

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B3 Jahn R 11:15 am-12:05 pm

Note that this information may change at any time. Please visit the MyBU Student Portal for the most up-to-date course information.