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Powerpoint: Relativism by Lawrence Hinman

A powerpoint on ethical relativism and the issue of universal values, posted with Professor Hinman’s permission. He argues for a reflective equilibrium…

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lesson Plan: Outline of Euthanasia ppt

Euthanasia – Julei Arliss 1. PP produced by Julie Arliss Academy Conferences Euthanasia See the Academy Conferences website for this year’s…

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Powerpoint: Ethics of Euthanasia

Julie Arliss’ lecture ppt from one of her excellent Academy Conference talks Euthanasia – Julei Arliss from Peped

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Lesson Plan: Outline of Abortion ppt Slides

Abortion and the Sanctity of Human Life 1. Topics • Sanctity of Life – Strong Sanctity of Life – Doctrine of…

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Powerpoint: Abortion and the Sanctity of Human Life

An exploration of the link between issues surrounding abortion (such as rights, autonomy, universalisability and consequences) and the sanctity of human…

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Powerpoint: Genetic Engineering of Embryos

An exploration by Professor Lawrence Hinman of the ethical issues implied by genetically modifying embryos Genetic manipulation of embryos from Peped

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Lesson Plan: Outline of ppt slides on Free Will

Free will and determinism 1. https://peped.org/philosophicalinvestigations 2. Issue 1: Can I be held responsible for my actions? • In 1924 US…

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Powerpoint 1: Determinism

Can we have free will if every event including every mental event (thought) has a pre-cause? Free will and determinism from…

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Powerpoint 2: Behaviourism

An exploration of Skinner’s and Watson’s form of behaviourism and how it informs the free will debate Determinism and behaviourism from…

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Powerpoint: Virtue Ethics – Anscombe and MacIntyre

An exploration of how MacIntyre’s ‘goods internal to practices’ is derived, and whether it helps us make practical decisions. Modern virtue…

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