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Philosophy for Teens - An Introduction to Virtue Ethics (Self-Paced)
Professor Dave, PhD
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(105)
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In this one-time class, students learn about the virtue ethics of Aristotle and Confucius
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This is a one-time class with a 50 minute video (that can be re-watched) and slides to keep (as PDF) for notes! Philosophy can be frustrating, full of problems with no good answers. The worst is the "trolley problem" thought-experiment that asks students to choose between five people being run over, or just one. What a horrible choice! Did you know there is a way to solve the "trolley problem" where no one gets hurt at all? This is what my class is all about. There are three...
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Week 1Lesson 1An Introduction to Virtue EthicsTests learner comprehension of video presentation with a self-paced quiz
I have a PhD in the philosophy of religion from McGill University, and many years experience teaching philosophy and ethics.
This class will discuss what is known as the "trolley problem" thought experiment -- a common ethical problem discussed in philosophy classes, so popular it has even become an internet meme. One aim of this class is empower students to be able to identify the "trolley problem" as a logical fallacy (meaning, it is a false dilemma). Specifically, the "trolley problem" involves two bad choices: (1) do nothing and five people get hurt; or (2), take action that saves these five people but results in another person being injured. The thought experiment claims that these are the only two alternatives, and whatever choice that is made will result in injuries. Worse, the one who is asked to solve the "trolley problem" often feels guilty in one way or another for his or her answer. Again, this is a false dilemma: there are always more than two choices. This class will show students how to solve the trolley problem where no one gets hurt at all. It is thus empowering for young students, who will learn the critical thinking skills needed to identify a false dilemma.
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Hello ! I am a professor of philosophy, ecology, and religious studies, and I will be offering classes to help students make that sometimes difficult transition to college and university. So often I see 1st year undergraduate students struggle...
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Ages: 12-17
