Reasoned public debate is often impeded by the social, political, and financial allegiances of the participants. The philosophy class is a special place governed by the suspension of all such biases, the adoption of an open mind, and the pursuit of truth wherever it may lead. A philosophy class is therefore the ideal setting for discussing current events with one's peers, aided by the instructor who will provide relevant background knowledge, a primer on ethical theory, and an introduction to philosophical concepts we can use to think about our values and how they relate to what is happening in our world today.
Week 1 | Introduction to ethical theory |
Week 2 | Public safety and public health |
Week 3 | Property rights, inequality, and redistribution |
Week 4 | Fake News |
Week 5 | "Nudging" - The philosophy of our most recent economics Nobel laureate |
Week 6 | Native American Mascots |
Adam Hauptfeld is a current graduate student at the University of Miami. He graduated from the University of California - Santa Cruz in 2009 with a BA in Philosophy. His interests are in metaphysics and epistemology.
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