PHIL 2300 Philosophy of Childhood

Philosophy of childhood addresses many areas of philosophy in relation to children. There is the metaphysical issue of what is a child; the question of what constitutes moral development in children; their rights and responsibilities; the rights of families over children; issues in medical ethics, such as the use of children as organ donors for sibilings; responsiblities towards the world’s children; and the possibility of providing children with some sort of unbiased moral and religious education. Special attention will be given to the question of whether or not children should ever be treated as adults in criminal matters. Prerequisite(s): PHIL 1100
Credits: 3.0