Kurt Armsden

Kurt Armsden serves as a Visiting Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at Salem State University, teaching undergraduate courses across core philosophical disciplines and applied ethics domains.

His academic focus centers on ethical theory and its practical applications, with specialized expertise in:

• Business Ethics (corporate responsibility, professional conduct)
• Social Ethics (justice, societal structures)
• Medical Ethics (bioethics, healthcare dilemmas)

His pedagogical approach emphasizes critical analysis of moral frameworks in contemporary contexts.

Current teaching portfolio:

• PHL 100: Introduction to Philosophy (foundational theories)
• PHL 203: Business Ethics (corporate governance)
• PHL 209: Social Ethics (societal moral challenges)
• PHL 218: Medical Ethics (clinical decision-making)