History of Ethics

CGS HU 201

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

A rigorous course in the history of ethical thought from the ancient world through the nineteenth century. The course also includes selected films and literary works that embody philosophical ideas and ethical dilemmas. Primary texts are used throughout. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings, Ethical Reasoning, Critical Thinking.

FALL 2026 Schedule

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R1 Stoehr CGS 523 MW 1:25 pm-2:15 pm

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R2 Stoehr CGS 523 WF 11:15 am-12:05 pm

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R3 Stoehr CGS 321 WF 12:20 pm-1:10 pm

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RR Stoehr CAS 216 M 10:10 am-11:00 am

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S1 Masters CGS 315 WF 11:15 am-12:05 pm If course has flag then open seats shown are not available

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S2 Masters CGS 311 WF 12:20 pm-1:10 pm If course has flag then open seats shown are not available

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S3 Masters CGS 521 WF 10:10 am-11:00 am If course has flag then open seats shown are not available

FALL 2026 Schedule

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SS Masters CGS 129 M 2:30 pm-3:20 pm If course has flag then open seats shown are not available ; Students registering for lecture HU201 SS must also register for HU 201 discussion section S1, S2, or S3. Your other CGS core courses MUST be selected from SS or SA lecture options ONLY. Additional film hours required as assigned.

FALL 2026 Schedule

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T1 Tyler CGS 521 MW 1:25 pm-2:15 pm If course has flag then open seats shown are not available

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T2 Tyler CGS 521 WF 11:15 am-12:05 pm If course has flag then open seats shown are not available

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T3 Tyler CGS 521 WF 12:20 pm-1:10 pm If course has flag then open seats shown are not available

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TT Tyler CGS 511 M 10:10 am-11:00 am If course has flag then open seats shown are not available ; Students registering for lecture HU201 TT must also register for HU 201 discussion section T1, T2, or T3. Your other CGS core courses MUST be selected from TT lecture options ONLY. Additional film hours required as assigned.

FALL 2026 Schedule

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U1 Vail CGS 523 MW 9:05 am-9:55 am If course has flag then open seats shown are not available

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U2 Vail CGS 321 WF 11:15 am-12:05 pm If course has flag then open seats shown are not available

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U3 Vail CGS 313 WF 12:20 pm-1:10 pm If course has flag then open seats shown are not available

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UU Vail STH B19 M 3:35 pm-4:25 pm If course has flag then open seats shown are not available ; Students registering for lecture HU201 UU must also register for HU 201 discussion section U1, U2, or U3. Your other CGS core courses MUST be selected from UU lecture options ONLY. Additional film hours required as assigned.

FALL 2026 Schedule

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V1 Leavitt CGS 311 WF 9:05 am-9:55 am If course has flag then open seats shown are not available

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V2 Leavitt CGS 313 WF 11:15 am-12:05 pm If course has flag then open seats shown are not available

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V3 Leavitt CGS 315 WF 12:20 pm-1:10 pm If course has flag then open seats shown are not available

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VV Leavitt PHO 205 M 10:10 am-11:00 am If course has flag then open seats shown are not available ; Students registering for lecture HU201 VV must also register for HU 201 discussion section V1, V2, or V3. Your other CGS core courses MUST be selected from VV lecture options ONLY. Additional film hours required as assigned.

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W1 Pederson CGS 311 WF 11:15 am-12:05 pm If course has flag then open seats shown are not available

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W2 Pederson CGS 521 WF 9:05 am-9:55 am If course has flag then open seats shown are not available

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W3 Pederson CGS 523 WF 12:20 pm-1:10 pm If course has flag then open seats shown are not available

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WW Pederson PHO 203 M 9:05 am-9:55 am If course has flag then open seats shown are not available ; Students registering for lecture HU201 WW must also register for HU 201 discussion section W1, W2, or W3. Your other CGS core courses MUST be selected from WW lecture options ONLY. Additional film hours required as assigned.

FALL 2026 Schedule

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Y1 Wexelblatt CGS 311 TR 9:30 am-10:20 am If course has flag then open seats shown are not available

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Y2 Wexelblatt CGS 521 TR 11:15 am-12:05 pm If course has flag then open seats shown are not available

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Y3 Wexelblatt CGS 423 TR 2:00 pm-2:50 pm If course has flag then open seats shown are not available

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YY Wexelblatt EPC 205 M 1:25 pm-2:15 pm If course has flag then open seats shown are not available ; Students registering for lecture HU201 YY must also register for HU 201 discussion section Y1, Y2, or Y3. Your other CGS core courses MUST be selected from YY or YA lecture options ONLY. Additional film hours required as assigned.

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