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Full Semester Ethics Course Condensed into One Lecture

Jeffrey Kaplan via YouTube

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Explore a condensed version of a full semester ethics course in this 23-minute philosophy lecture. Dive into fundamental questions about morality, including the nature of right and wrong, the universality of moral laws, and the value of ethical behavior. Encounter the ideas of influential philosophers such as Plato, Aristotle, Hobbes, Hume, Bentham, Locke, Kant, Nietzsche, Nozick, Singer, and O'Neill. Gain insights into utilitarianism, the ethics of famine and affluence, Kantian philosophy, and the motivations behind moral behavior. Suitable for beginners with no prior philosophy experience, this lecture offers a concise introduction to key ethical concepts and thinkers. Access additional resources, including a video on counterexamples, to further enhance your understanding of philosophical ethics.

Syllabus

Intro
utilitarianism
famine affluence
Kant
Why Be Moral

Taught by

Jeffrey Kaplan

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