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Moralities of Everyday Life

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Course Number: 
S152E
Department (unused): 
CGSC
Description: 
<p>Online Course. The modern science of moral thought and moral action explored through disciplines such as cognitive science, social and developmental psychology, neuroscience, behavioral economics, and analytic philosophy. Empathy and compassion in babies and young children; emotional reactions to family, friends, and strangers; the origins of prejudice and bigotry; sexuality, disgust, and purity; punishment, revenge, and forgiveness; the relationship between morality and religion. Enrollment limited to 20 students.&#160;<em>For college students and beyond.&#160;</em>1 Credit. Session A: May 27 – June 28. Session B: July 1 – August 2. Tuition: $5070. Technology Fee: $85.</p>
Instructor Name: 
Paul Bloom
Subject Code (deprecated): 
CGSC
Subject Number (unused): 
CGSCS152E
Meeting Pattern (deprecated): 
TTh 4.00-6.00p
Term Code: 
202402
CRN: 
30818
Instructor UPI (unused): 
11084277
Session (deprecated): 
H5A
Distributional Designation (deprecated): 
LMRM
Subject Code (tax): 
CGSC
Meeting Pattern (tax): 
TTh 4.00-6.00p
Distributional Designation (tax): 
LMRM
SUCR
YCSO
Session (tax): 
H5A
Course Format (tax): 
LMRM
SUCR
YCSO
Course Categories: 
Human Agency: Thinking & Being
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CGSC S152E (CRN: 30818)

Instructors: Paul Bloom
Dates: H5A
Course Mode: LMRM, SUCR, YCSO
Meeting Times: TTh 4.00-6.00p
Distributional Requirements: LMRM, SUCR, YCSO

Online Course. The modern science of moral thought and moral action explored through disciplines such as cognitive science, social and developmental psychology, neuroscience, behavioral economics, and analytic philosophy. Empathy and compassion in babies and young children; emotional reactions to family, friends, and strangers; the origins of prejudice and bigotry; sexuality, disgust, and purity; punishment, revenge, and forgiveness; the relationship between morality and religion. Enrollment limited to 20 students. For college students and beyond. 1 Credit. Session A: May 27 – June 28. Session B: July 1 – August 2. Tuition: $5070. Technology Fee: $85.


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