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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: Health Disparities
Status: International Relations
BeginnerCourse47 hours

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DL

Reviewed Aug 9, 2025

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

SF

Reviewed Nov 15, 2024

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

HR

Reviewed Mar 4, 2025

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

HR

Reviewed Nov 8, 2025

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

HS

Reviewed Jun 13, 2026

After completion also didn't get my certificate don't prefer to this course

LK

Reviewed Sep 2, 2024

It is a very good course to improve my knowledge.

AG

Reviewed Apr 21, 2026

I learned so much from this course. So many ideas that I had never heard of or had never considered. I loved how pros and cons were presented on most topics.

JJ

Reviewed Apr 13, 2024

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

S

Reviewed Aug 26, 2025

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

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