PHIL 166gw: Current Moral and Social Issues
Philosophical and ethical evaluation of pressing contemporary moral, legal, and social issues. Applies normative ethical theories (utilitarianism, Kantian deontology, virtue ethics, care ethics) to topics such as free speech, bioethics, reproductive rights, capital punishment, racial and gender justice, economic inequality, climate ethics, and AI governance. --- ## Public Policy & Urban Planning
This archive catalogs 14 free educational resources and past exams for PHIL 166gw (Current Moral and Social Issues) at University of Southern California (USC), containing 8 midterm papers, 4 final examinations, 1 quiz, and 1 study guide. Dated documents represent 4 distinct academic years between 2020 and 2023.
Core Exam Topics & Learning Objectives
- Epistemology and metaphysics: theories of knowledge (rationalism vs empiricism), skepticism, and ontology in PHIL 166gw
- Normative ethical theories: utilitarian consequentialism, Kantian deontology, and Aristotelian virtue ethics
- Formal and informal logic: categorical syllogisms, propositional truth tables, validity, and common fallacies
- Philosophical argumentation: critical premise evaluation, thought experiments, and dialectical synthesis in Current Moral and Social Issues
Study Resource for Current Moral and Social Issues
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2020
University of Southern California (USC) PHIL 166gw Midterm (Exam 1) 2020
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Midterm (Exam 2) 2020
University of Southern California (USC) PHIL 166gw Midterm (Exam 2) 2020
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Final Exam 2020
University of Southern California (USC) PHIL 166gw Final Exam 2020
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2021
University of Southern California (USC) PHIL 166gw Midterm (Exam 1) 2021
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Midterm (Exam 2) 2021
University of Southern California (USC) PHIL 166gw Midterm (Exam 2) 2021
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Final Exam 2021
University of Southern California (USC) PHIL 166gw Final Exam 2021
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2022
University of Southern California (USC) PHIL 166gw Midterm (Exam 1) 2022
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Midterm (Exam 2) 2022
University of Southern California (USC) PHIL 166gw Midterm (Exam 2) 2022
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Final Exam 2022
University of Southern California (USC) PHIL 166gw Final Exam 2022
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2023
University of Southern California (USC) PHIL 166gw Midterm (Exam 1) 2023
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Midterm (Exam 2) 2023
University of Southern California (USC) PHIL 166gw Midterm (Exam 2) 2023
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Final Exam 2023
University of Southern California (USC) PHIL 166gw Final Exam 2023
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Study Guide 2
University of Southern California (USC) PHIL 166gw Study Guide 2
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Quiz 7
University of Southern California (USC) PHIL 166gw Quiz 7
Assessment Inventory for PHIL 166gw (14 Documents)
| Document | Format | Year | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2023 | Midterm | 2023 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 2) 2023 | Midterm | 2023 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2023 | Final | 2023 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2022 | Midterm | 2022 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 2) 2022 | Midterm | 2022 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2022 | Final | 2022 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2021 | Midterm | 2021 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 2) 2021 | Midterm | 2021 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2021 | Final | 2021 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2020 | Midterm | 2020 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 2) 2020 | Midterm | 2020 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2020 | Final | 2020 | Illustrative Archive |
| Study Guide 2 | Study Guide | — | Illustrative Archive |
| Quiz 7 | Quiz | — | Illustrative Archive |
| Complete inventory of all 14 assessments (sorted by most recent). Select any document to inspect or use the search bar above to filter. | |||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which assessment formats are cataloged in this PHIL 166gw archive?
This collection for PHIL 166gw at University of Southern California (USC) catalogs 14 total resources across the following formats: Midterms, Finals, Quizzes, Study Guides. Each document is listed in the assessment inventory table below with its individual format tag and academic year where recorded.
What academic years are covered in this PHIL 166gw collection?
Dated materials in this archive span from 2020 to 2023, representing 4 distinct academic years. Coverage varies by the records currently cataloged for this course.
How can students access these free PHIL 166gw past exams?
All cataloged PHIL 166gw past exams and study materials are free to request. The catalog, metadata, assessment inventory, and illustrative thumbnails are public; source documents are not shown on this page. Use the connect options to request a study resource, and confirm current course topics and grading policies with the University of Southern California (USC) course syllabus.