Mason Classical Academy – Moral Philosophy

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Moral Philosophy is the area of philosophy concerned with theories of ethics, with how we ought to live our lives. It is divided into three areas: meta-ethics, normative ethics, and applied ethics. If, as Aristotle articulated, we ought to view life more in terms of duties than of rights, then it is important to examine what those duties are and how we are to exercise those duties responsibly in order for the individual human life to flourish. To flourish as a human being is to pursue human excellence, intellect, and virtue. How to flourish as a human being by knowing the truth and doing the good is the central aim of this moral philosophy course.