Professors  A. Doyle, R. Legum, & V. Cubero

This learning community links Freshman Composition I (ENG 12, 29P, 15999), Ethics (PHI 74, 7P, 56301), and a Student Development course (SD 10, 15P, 18122), and examines the ethical theories and the application of reason toe solving moral issues. In this link, we will explore moral reasoning and its basis in contemporary ethical theories. This learning community will examine the philosophical theories that account for actions being morally right and wrong, and the application of these theories to contemporary controversies such as abortion, euthanasia, same-sex marriage, the legalization of marijuana, and the torture of terrorists. Students will gain a deeper understanding of moral reasoning and rational discussion with those with whom they disagree.