Global Ethics

An Introduction

Mark Pinder, Manuel Dries, Sean Cordell, and Jon Pike

Week 1 How do key moral theories apply to the most important issues in global ethics? Week 2 Global inequality: What should be done about widespread poverty? Week 3 Migration: Are controlled borders unethical? Week 4 Climate change: Should we care for future generations? Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is for anyone interested in global ethics, or those considering further study in global challenges and philosophy. You can use the hashtag #FLglobalethics to talk about this course on social media.

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Foundational insights into global ethical dilemmas

According to learners, this course offers a clear and accessible introduction to global ethics, making complex moral theories understandable for beginners. Students found the thought-provoking content on issues like global inequality, migration, and climate change particularly engaging, prompting significant personal reflection. While it provides a solid foundational understanding, some note that its self-paced structure requires strong self-discipline. The course is ideal for those new to the subject but may be too introductory for advanced learners seeking deeper philosophical analysis. Overall, it serves as an excellent starting point for exploring pressing global ethical challenges.

Engages learners with highly relevant and challenging global issues.

"The discussions on global inequality and climate change were deeply thought-provoking and made me rethink my own assumptions."

"It really made me reconsider my perspectives on migration ethics, presenting various viewpoints fairly."

"The course material prompted significant reflection on real-world dilemmas, which I found incredibly valuable."

Provides an understandable overview of complex ethical theories.

"I found the content to be really clear and easy to follow, even for someone new to ethics. The language used was very accessible."

"The lectures broke down complex moral theories into understandable concepts, making them less intimidating for me."

"As a beginner, I appreciated how accessible the course made global ethics; it wasn't overwhelming at all."

Excellent starting point for those new to the field of ethics.

"Perfect for someone looking for an introduction to global ethics without any prior philosophical background."

"I gained a solid initial understanding of moral frameworks and their application to contemporary issues."

"If you're new to philosophy or global studies, this course is a fantastic entry point to complex topics."

Success depends on personal commitment to self-paced learning.

"As a self-paced course, it really requires you to be disciplined with readings and engaging with the material weekly."

"I found that I needed to actively seek out forum discussions and engage to get the most out of it."

"You need to be motivated to keep up with the weekly material on your own; there's not much external push."

May lack depth for those seeking advanced philosophical analysis.

"For someone with a background in philosophy, it felt a bit too superficial and didn't delve into nuanced debates."

"I was hoping for more in-depth exploration of specific ethical theories, but it stayed at an introductory level."

"If you're looking for advanced academic discourse or practical policy solutions, this might be too basic."

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