In this camp, we examine 4 Ethical Questions (one each day of class): Is it Ever Okay to Lie? What are the ethics of Invisibility? Should Pugs Exist? What is the Lifeboat Dilemma? Through Socratic questioning and discussion, we offer different scenarios  and information about each situation and then discuss whether things are right, wrong or somewhere in between. We study what philosophers of the past and present have to say about the topics and dive deep into what each of these mean and what are the potential consequences of each. 

All of our classes are highly interactive and discussion based. We use Socratic Questioning because it helps to draw out the students and encourages them to participate in the discussion as they formulate and articulate what they think and believe about each topic. Hearing what others have to say on a topic helps students refine their own beliefs and sometimes challenges them in a way that allows for examination in a safe, egalitarian environment. 

This class is primarily discussion based with the teachers offering information, scenarios and guiding questions to move the discussion along. There is no prior knowledge necessary for any of the Big Juicy Questions classes. We make sure that everyone in the class gets a chance to share their thoughts on each topic.