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PHIL124 HM - Morality and Self-Interest

Credit(s): 3

Instructor(s): Wright

Description: A study of historical and contemporary arguments for the harmony of morality and enlightened self-interest, along with some of the main challenges raised against such arguments by their critics. Reading assignments may include selections from Plato, Aristotle, Sidgwick, Prichard, Ayn Rand, Rosalind Hursthouse, Derek Parfit, David Gauthier, and others.

HSA Course Area(s): Philosophy
HSA Writing Intensive: No