Last day, we discussed the basics of philosophical chairs, which is often used to discuss ethical dilemmas. As I was preparing for today's class, it dawned on me that in order to really have some good conversations, we need to learn about ethics, or the study of right and wrong.
The last unit that we'll be covering this year will simply be called "Ethics." In this unit, we'll be doing a whole bunch of cool things, including: segments of an ethics workbook, Philosophical Chairs, Essay writing, and a research report.
Knowing "right" from "wrong" shows up in all parts of our lives and we see it in many works of art, including film. Check out this scene from The Dark Knight, in which Batman must make a decision whether to kill the Joker or not. What would you do if you were Batman? Why?
This clip really makes me excited to see The Dark Knight Rises, which comes out this summer. What ethical dilemmas can you see Batman facing, just from viewing the trailer alone? What other ethical issues does the movie seem to raise?
Mr. Mac shows the class Batman and Philosophy.
With Mr. Mac's guidance, students work through Chapter One of The Ethics Workbook.
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