4 Day Camp MORAL PHILOSOPHY: Utilitarianism, Duty Theories, Virtue & Meta Ethics
In this 4 day camp we focus on the Philosophy of Morals and Ethics. Each subject is chosen to be easily accessible for kids and which include lots of fun thought experiments that bring the subjects alive. A great intro to critical thinking!
Dr Pete PhD Earth Science Philosophy Geology
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What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Welcome to my 4 Day Camp on "Moral Philosophy". We will cover all the essentials for understanding the basics of Moral Philosophy. Including Utilitarianism, Duty Theories, Virtue & Meta Ethics. Classes will be in a lecture style using multi-media PowerPoint slides with opportunities for questions. We will cover the following topics: 1) INTRO TO MORALS: Morals, Ethics and Meta-Ethics - the basics 2) UTILITARIANISM: Should we always act for the greater good? 3) DUTY THEORIES: Kant's Categorical Imperative - should we act according to our duties? 4) VIRTUE ETHICS: How to be a virtuous person and achieve Eudaimonia - is this the meaning of life? Please contact me if you have any further questions or need any other information.
Learning Goals
To think and learn without realising it, because you are having fun!
By the end of the series the learner will have a really good grasp of Philosophy of Ethics and Morals.
They will have a great grounding in the how to make and analyse rational logical arguments.
They will have practiced critical thinking.
And will have learnt an up to date version of most of the key issues that Moral Philosophers debate in Modern Western Philosophy.
Other Details
Learning Needs
Structured lecture classes, so participation optional, relieves anxiety
Mixed media slides for different learning styles
Engaging topics keeps attention
Slides can be seen before class
Parental Guidance
This course discusses the Trolley Problem as a cartoon illustration as a thought experiemnt for moral choices where the person has to choose whether to direct a tram to run over 1 person or 5 people. We also talk about the meaning of life and the possibility that there is no external meaning, only the meaning we give it ourselves. It is done in a light hearted very abstract manner but some more sensative students might find it distressing.
Pre-Requisites
No previous experience required but please note this is not a basic class, so younger students may find it more challenging unless they are already very keen on this subject.
Joined December, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
3 Degrees
Doctoral Degree from University of Nottingham
Master's Degree in Science from Imperial College London
Bachelor's Degree in Science from University of Bristol
I have a PhD in Philosophy and have taught these classes may times - they are my favourites to teach and the students all love exploring these fun topics with me.Reviews
Live Group Class
$80
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
50 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
3-18 learners per class
