This course seeks to deepen student engagement with ethical reasoning while developing skills in value identification and formation by providing critical engagement with ethical theory and critical analysis of contemporary ethical problems. Theories to be considered include Kantianism, Utilitarianism and Virtue Ethics. Topics to be considered included punishment, violence, justice, and the environment. Addresses GLE Learning Outcomes Humanities (HM), Critical Reading (CR), Critical Thinking (CT), and Ethical Reasoning (ER). Prerequisite: Sophomore status.