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Show Great Issues Forum A study of ethical theory - fourteenth annual series Dr. Norman S. Anderson explains his paper, "Psychological Aspects of Moral Responsibility." 3 | m 1 Professor William N. Whisner stirs student thinking concerning ethics. Dean Sterling McMurrin presents "Education and the Teaching of Morality." "Great Issues In Ethical Theory & The Moral Life" set the theme for captive audiences in this year's Great Issues Forum. This fourteenth annual lecture series was presented by the University of Utah Department of Philosophy and Division of Continuing Education. The first forum, presented by Dr. Truman G. Madsen and Dr. Waldemer P. Read, generated student thought on the subject of whether ethics are based on God-given imperatives or on human necessity. This year's papers and discussions, emphasizing specific phases of Philosophy, featured such topics as: "The Religious vs. the Humanistic Ground of Ethical Obligation," "Moral Relativism," "The Virtues," "Psychological Aspects of Moral Responsibility," and "Is There a Marxist Ethic?" Dr. Norman S. Anderson; Dr. Charles H. Monson, Jr.; Dr. Richard G. Henson; and Mr. William N. Whisner comprised some of the prominent professors and guest speakers. Dr. Sterling M. McMurrin stirred student and public interest on Amer- Professor David B. Richardson, guest from OSO, comments on the view that "virtue is its own reward." ican education and the teaching of morality. He stated the need for good education to bring science, religion, art, and morality into a just relationship. Dr. Peter C. Appleby explained a popular topic in college circles today, the philosophy of Existentialism. This fascinating program expressed the importance of the individual to exercise his free will in relationship to his environment. Following each lecture, faculty members presented their comments. 142 |