PHI 2020 - Philosophy of Death and Dying: GT-AH3

3 Credits

Explores the major philosophical questions surrounding death and dying, the metaphysical arguments for and against the existence of the soul, life after bodily death, the major ethical theories and their relation to issues of physician-assisted suicide, care for the dying, the grieving process, death as expressed in aesthetics and contemporary society, as well as the existential contributions concerning meaning of life and the meaning of death. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH3 category. Note: This course was previously listed as PHI 220.

Prerequisite(s): Demonstrate college readiness in English; see ACC College-Level English Placement Guide.

Corequisite(s): ENG 0094; not required if demonstrate college readiness in English