Explanation of Why ‘High Heritability’ Does Not Imply ‘Inherited’
In-class group project.
Word limit: 300 words – strictly enforced.
Details on ‘Assessment’ page.
Tue Oct 14
Environmental Ethics
The moral radar and the ‘last person’ question.
Thu Oct 16
Respect for Nature
Taylor on respect for nature.
Paul W Taylor (1981). ‘The Ethics of Respect for Nature.’ Environmental Ethics 3(3): 197-218. (See Canvas@UD.)
Fri Oct 17, 4pm Gore 103
Extra Credit Event: Death and the Meaning of Life
To claim your extra credit, attend the event then post a comment, thought, or question about it in the corresponding Canvas discussion thread – Before the thread closes the day after the talk!
Free food afterwards!
Event details here.
Sun Oct 19 11:55 pm
Quiz 3
Details on ‘Assessment’ page.
Complete on Canvas@UD.
Tue Oct 21
AI Ethics
AI vs. Old Farts.
Have a chat with AI about ethical issues with itself.
Thu Oct 23
Just War Theory
Just War Theory.
Alexander Moseley. ‘Just War Theory.’ Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. (On the web.)
Tue Oct 28
Torture
Torture, Morality, & Law.
Jeff McMahan (2006). ‘Torture, Morality, and Law.’ Case Western Reserve Journal of International Law. 37(2/3): 241-248. (UD Library)
Thu Oct 30
Terrorism
Defining Terrorism.
Igor Primoratz. ‘Terrorism.’ Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. (On the web.)
Sun Nov 2 11:55 pm
Quiz 4
Details on ‘Assessment’ page.
Complete on Canvas@UD.
Tue Nov 4
A Duty to Vote?
Should we Make it Illegal Not to Vote?
Thu Nov 6
Voting Puzzles
Voting Puzzles
Which Voting System is the Best? (YouTube.)
Is Democracy Impossible? (YouTube.)
Mon Nov 10
Last Day to Change Registration or Withdraw
Deadline to change grading or to withdraw without academic penalty.
In ‘Torture, Morality, and War’, Jeff McMahan defends the view that both killing and torture can be morally justifiable in war. Explain why, despite this, he thinks that the legality of killing in war should differ from the legality of torture in war.
In-class group project.
Word limit: 150 words – strictly enforced.
Details on ‘Assessment’ page.
Thu Nov 13
Utilitarianism & Global Justice
Famine, Affluence, and Morality.
Singer, Peter . ‘Famine, Affluence, and Morality.’ (UD Library.)
Singer, Peter . ‘How to Give Away a Million Dollars.’ (On the web.)
Sun Nov 16 11:55 pm
Quiz 5
Details on ‘Assessment’ page.
Complete on Canvas@UD.
Tue Nov 18
Private Government
What topics would you like to cover after the break?
Anderson on Private Government
Anderson, Elizabeth. ‘Liberty, Equality, and Private Government.’ Tanner Lectures 2015. (See Canvas@UD.)
Thu Nov 20
Jury Duty and Perverse Verdicts
Jury Nullification
Bushell’s Case. (Wikipedia.)
Jury Nullification. (On the web.)
Fri Nov 21 Events All Day
Extra Credit Event: American Philosophical Association Anniversary
To claim your extra credit, attend at least one of the events, then post a comment, thought, or question about it in the corresponding Canvas discussion thread – Before the thread closes the day after the event!
Pre-registration recommended – especially if you want lunch!
Event details here.
Extra extra credit if you give one of the 5-minute lightning philosophy talks. Prior signup required – see event details.
Tue Dec 2
Student Choice: Guns *** On Zoom *** Use Class Meetings link on Canvas
Revisionist History: Guns #2 – Getting Out of Dodge
Thu Dec 4
Student Choice: Decriminalizing Drugs & Sex Work
Crackdown #35: On the Clock
Tue Dec 9
Optional Review
Drop by if you have questions about Q6 or just want to chat.