PHIL 118 A: Persuasion or Manipulation? The Ethics and Psychology of Influence

Summer 2021 A-term
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Meeting:
ThF 10:50am - 1:00pm / * *
SLN:
13146
Section Type:
Lecture
Instructor:
COURSE INCLUDES ASYNCHRONOUS AND SYNCHRONOUS CONTENT. SYNCHRONOUS CONTENT WILL BE ON THURSDAYS AND FRIDAYS AT THE TIME LIST. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE COURSE: https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=GsXXEkrxxAU OFFERED VIA REMOTE LEARNING
Catalog Description:
Examines the psychology of persuasion through an ethical lens. Answers questions such as: When is persuasion effective? When is it respectful versus immoral? Is using psychological insight manipulative or just good people skills? How do biases shape persuasion, and how should we navigate them? Assessments focus on real-world applications, helping students improve as persuaders.
GE Requirements Met:
Social Sciences (SSc)
Credits:
5.0
Status:
Active
Last updated:
April 20, 2024 - 2:20 am