Summer 2026
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Course No: PHIL.3830-081; SIS Class Nbr: 2686; SIS Term: 3540
Course Status: Open
Course Description
This course is a philosophical and interdisciplinary examination of prominent issues concerning the meaning of life and death and the ethical concerns involved with life, death and end of life issues. Topics in the course include: definitions of death, metaphysics and death, cultural meanings of death, the ethics of killing vs. letting die, euthanasia and suicide, and rights of the dying. Meets Core Curriculum Essential Learning Outcome for Social Responsibility & Ethics (SRE).
Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor
When Offered & Tuition
- Online Course
- 2026 Summer: May 18 to Jul 12
- Course Level: Undergraduate
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Tuition: $1155 | Pay as little as $595/mo for this course.
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- Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.
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