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Grossmont College

PHIL140 - Problems in Ethics

C-ID: PHIL120

Course Description

This course is an introduction to ethics in theory and in practice. This study involves the exploration of moral theories and principles in order to see how they apply to the individual and society. We will critically examine some of the major schools of moral thought in Western philosophy, as well as some Eastern philosophy. These theories will be applied to some of the primary ethical problems that we face, as individuals and as societies, and will continue to confront. (C-ID PHIL 120) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-3, CSU-C2, IGETC-3B, Cal-GETC-3B)

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Tuition & Fees

Tuition and mandatory fees only. Financial aid may apply. Please contact your local Financial Aid Office for details.

Location

Online

Units

3.0 semester units

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Course Sections

Spring 2026 - Semester

Feb 2 to Mar 28
section: PHIL-140-3038
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Tawny Whaley
Live Seat Count: 9 available seats - (about 5 hours ago)
Section notes:
Section 3038 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]*ZTC* Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.
Already Started
Apr 6 to Jun 1
section: PHIL-140-5552
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Tawny Whaley
Live Seat Count: 21 available seats - (about 5 hours ago)
Section notes:
Section 5552 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]*ZTC* Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.
Open

Summer 2025 - Semester

Jun 9 to Jul 17
section: PHIL-140-4868
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Tawny Whaley
Live Seat Count: 25 available seats - (6 months ago)
Section notes:
Section 4868 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]
Already Started

Fall 2025 - Semester

Aug 18 to Oct 11
section: PHIL-140-5767
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Tawny Whaley
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (about 2 months ago)
Already Started
Oct 13 to Dec 13
section: PHIL-140-9535
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Tawny Whaley
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (about 2 months ago)
Section notes:
Section 9535 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]
Already Started