A Romp Through Ethics for Complete Beginners (7/7)

The final module serves as a reflective conclusion to the course. Participants will:

• Synthesize the key concepts and ethical theories discussed throughout the course.
• Engage in discussions about their implications for individual and societal morality.

This culmination aims to reinforce learning and inspire future ethical considerations.

Course Lectures

• A Romp Through Ethics for Complete Beginners (1/7)

  Marianne Talbot

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  This module serves as the first part of the course, where we dive into the complexities of moral dilemmas and the concept of moral truth. Key topics include:

  • The nature of moral knowledge and whether it can be objectively understood.
  • Exploration of freewill versus determinism and its impact on moral responsibility.

  By grappling with these concepts, participants will build a solid foundation for their ethical journey.

• A Romp Through Ethics for Complete Beginners (2/7)

  Marianne Talbot

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  In the second module, we delve into the preconditions necessary for ethical reasoning. Participants will examine:

  • The differences between legal obligations and moral responsibilities.
  • The ways in which societal norms influence personal ethical beliefs.

  This module encourages critical thinking about the foundations of our ethical frameworks.

• A Romp Through Ethics for Complete Beginners (3/7)

  Marianne Talbot

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  In this module, we reflect on Aristotle's account of morality, emphasizing the importance of virtues. Key points include:

  • The role of character and virtue in ethical behavior.
  • How Aristotle's perspective shapes our understanding of moral excellence.

  This reflection will provide a classical foundation for the discussion of morality in later modules.

• A Romp Through Ethics for Complete Beginners (4/7)

  Marianne Talbot

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  This module focuses on David Hume's perspective on morality, particularly his critique of reason as the foundation for moral judgments. Topics include:

  • Hume's assertion that emotions play a central role in moral decision-making.
  • The implications of Hume's views for understanding moral agency.

  Students will critically engage with Hume's ideas, assessing their relevance to contemporary ethical discussions.

• A Romp Through Ethics for Complete Beginners (5/7)

  Marianne Talbot

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  This module examines Immanuel Kant's account of morality, focusing on his concept of the categorical imperative. Key discussions will include:

  • The formulation of moral laws based on rationality.
  • Kant's emphasis on duty and the universality of ethical principles.

  Through this analysis, participants will gain insights into the foundations of deontological ethics.

• A Romp Through Ethics for Complete Beginners (6/7)

  Marianne Talbot

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  In this module, we focus on John Stuart Mill's utilitarianism, elaborating on the principle of the greatest happiness. Key aspects include:

  • The definition of utilitarianism and its ethical implications.
  • Critiques and strengths of Mill's approach to morality.

  This module will provide a contrasting perspective to the deontological views previously discussed.

• A Romp Through Ethics for Complete Beginners (7/7)

  Marianne Talbot

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  The final module serves as a reflective conclusion to the course. Participants will:

  • Synthesize the key concepts and ethical theories discussed throughout the course.
  • Engage in discussions about their implications for individual and societal morality.

  This culmination aims to reinforce learning and inspire future ethical considerations.