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Princeton University

Food Ethics

We are what we eat--morally as well as molecularly. So how should concerns about animals, workers, the environment, and community inform our food choices? Can we develop viable foodways for growing populations while respecting race, ethnic, and religious differences? What does food justice look like in a global industrial food system where there are massive differences in resources, education, and food security? The main goal of this course is not to prescribe answers to these questions but to give students the tools required to reflect on them effectively. These tools include a knowledge of four leading ethical theories and a grasp of key empirical issues regarding food production, distribution, and consumption.

Status: Sustainability Standards
Status: Social Justice
BeginnerCourse47 hours

Featured reviews

HR

5.0Reviewed Nov 9, 2025

So informative and fun to do. I thoroughly enjoyed all the readings given to complete the course.

HR

4.0Reviewed Mar 5, 2025

was very useful. detailed explanation and extra study material helped us to gain more knowledge.

JJ

5.0Reviewed Apr 14, 2024

Brilliant, well put together and thoughtful approach to the subject of food ethics.

S

5.0Reviewed Aug 27, 2025

Very well structured course. I learned a lot and really enjoyed it.

SF

5.0Reviewed Nov 16, 2024

Very useful and enlightening endeavor. I will use these lessons the rest of my life.

DL

5.0Reviewed Aug 10, 2025

It changed my way of thinking of food. I was picky before but now I'm way more picky.

LK

4.0Reviewed Sep 3, 2024

It is a very good course to improve my knowledge.

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