PHIL 2050: Ethics and Values

This guide was created for students enrolled in Philosophy 2050: Ethics and Values to assist them in their research. While finding scholarly and historical philosophy articles may seem difficult, once you know where to look, it can actually be quite simple! The resources linked here will help you get started with this search.

We know that coming up with an original topic can be tricky. Here are some things to think about if you're struggling to come up with a good topic:

• What do you care about? Use what you've learned in PHIL 2050 to examine the ethical issues of a sport, a type of business, a family tradition...the possibilities are endless. 
• What's new in the world? It takes societies a while to create ethics and laws to regulate new ideas, technologies, etc. 
• Browse some of the suggested journals on the Find Articles page of this guide. What are philosophers and researchers talking about?

Here are some books that will be useful as you begin to form your ethical arguments for your PHIL 2050 paper. For books about ethics in specific topics and disciplines, see the Background Information page of this guide.

OneSearch and ProQuest are the Fulton Library's main databases. They allow you to search the library's articles, books, streaming media, and more. OneSearch and ProQuest include resources on almost every topic, making it a great place to start your research!

To use either of these databases, go to the UVU Fulton Library Homepage link below. Use the tabs in the search box to navigate between OneSearch and ProQuest. Enter search terms into the box, then hit enter or click the magnifying glass. 

We recommend using both databases because, while there is some overlap between the two, each database features a lot of unique content.

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