Food is a moral issue. Every time we eat we make a decision that affects ourselves, others, and the planet. So how can we eat well? What does it mean to produce, distribute, and consume food in a morally responsible way? This class will explore these complex questions by introducing students to the basic issues of ethical theory, food ethics and environmental philosophy. Do we have moral responsibilities to nonhuman animals and the earth? If so, how can we practice agriculture in a sustainable way that honors these responsibilities? What are the pros and cons of a globalized food system? What is food insecurity and how do we address it? Should we be worried about bioengineering and GMO's? These are just some of the many questions we will be addressing inour quest to discover what it means to become ethical eaters.