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Ethics and Political Philosophy

Ethical issues are taking on a greater importance in society and in our lives. Take, for example, medical advances calling into question our concepts of life and death or privacy issues raised by the growing use of the Internet. This multidisciplinary program is theoretical as well as applied.

You will reflect on fundamental issues in moral and political philosophy as you gain insight into ethical issues in health care, business, law, communication, criminology, social work, public affairs and other areas.

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120 units
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Honors BA in Ethics and Political Philosophy

This multidisciplinary program offers both theoretical and applied education in ethics. It allows you to reflect on fundamental issues in moral and political philosophy and to better understand the foundation and scope of ethical issues in various fields (the environment, health care, business, law, governance, sciences).

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42 units
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Major in Ethics and Political Philosophy

This program allows you to reflect on fundamental issues in moral and political philosophy and to better understand the foundations and scope of ethical issues in various fields (the environment, health care, business, law, governance, sciences).

Can be combined with a second Major or a Minor

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Honours program, major, minor?

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Scholarships available

Our scholarship program is one of the most generous in the country. It rewards not only your pre-university academic achievements, but also your achievements every term of full-time study at University. A scholarship is awarded for academic achievements while a bursary is awarded based on financial need.
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The Department of Philosophy

Philosophy is the oldest academic discipline, having given birth over two millennia to logic, ethics, physics, psychology, and computer science.
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