Consequentialism

This presentation looks at the idea that the ethical value of our actions stems from the consequences of those actions, and includes discussion of hedonism, egoism, and utilitarianism.

Module 5 Part 2 - Introduction

We started today's session with me confessing I still had three more videos to record for Module 5. They're too important to pass over lightly; I want to give this module the attention it deserves, as it's a pivot point for the whole course. So we agreed maybe to stay with Module 5 for another week - call it a break week, maybe. With that we also discussed the idea that 'preservation of life' might serve as a core ethical principle. However...