Pppe-120 ((exclusive)) May 2026

PPPE‑120

9. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Counter-Arguments:

In a PPPE course, the strength of your paper often lies in how well you address and dismantle the strongest opposing views. 2022-23 University Catalog.pdf

Utilitarianism (Bentham/Mill): Evaluating actions based on outcomes—“the greatest good for the greatest number.”
Deontology (Kant): Focusing on duty, rules, and universalizable maxims (e.g., “never treat humanity merely as a means”).
Virtue Ethics (Aristotle): Centering on character traits (courage, honesty, temperance) necessary for human flourishing.

Prologue: The Whisper in the Wind

Epilogue: The Song of the Mountains

Introduction to PPPE-120

Conclusion

PPPE-120 is not merely a survey course; it is a practical toolkit for citizenship and leadership. By integrating philosophy’s timeless questions, politics’ power dynamics, and public ethics’ urgent dilemmas, the course trains students to move beyond opinion and into reasoned, principled judgment. Whether a student pursues law, medicine, business, or public administration, the frameworks of PPPE-120 provide the foundational literacy needed to navigate complex moral landscapes. PPPE-120