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Philosophy-in-Manhattan
Thursday, May 16 at 6:30 PM

Justine Borer, adjunct philosophy professor at John Jay College, will lead this meeting. We’ll examine the theory of ethical egoism (the idea that peo…

Price: 18.00 USD

Ethical egoism (Introduction to Ethics series)

Thursday, May 16, 2019, 6:30 PM

Justine’s apartment
47 East 88th Street New York, NY

5 Members Went

Justine Borer, adjunct philosophy professor at John Jay College, will lead this meeting. We’ll examine the theory of ethical egoism (the idea that people should always act in their own self-interest). We’ll discuss examples of figures in history and current events who appeared very selfless (Raoul Wallenberg, who risked his life to protect people f…

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Philosophy-in-Manhattan
Thursday, May 23 at 6:30 PM

Justine Borer, adjunct professor of philosophy at John Jay College, will lead this meeting. We’ll discuss social contract theory (the idea that morali…

Price: 18.00 USD

Social contract theory (Introduction to Ethics series)

Thursday, May 23, 2019, 6:30 PM

Justine’s apartment
47 East 88th Street New York, NY

4 Members Went

Justine Borer, adjunct professor of philosophy at John Jay College, will lead this meeting. We’ll discuss social contract theory (the idea that morality is a set of rules that people agree to for their mutual benefit), including the famous Prisoner’s Dilemma. What are the benefits of making moral rules before entering society? How do we account for…

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Philosophy-in-Manhattan
Thursday, May 30 at 6:30 PM

Justine Borer, adjunct professor of philosophy at John Jay College, will lead this meeting. We’ll discuss utilitarianism (commonly known as “the great…

Price: 18.00 USD

Utilitarianism (Introduction to Ethics series)

Thursday, May 30, 2019, 6:30 PM

Justine’s apartment
47 East 88th Street New York, NY

1 Members Went

Justine Borer, adjunct professor of philosophy at John Jay College, will lead this meeting. We’ll discuss utilitarianism (commonly known as “the greatest good for the greatest number”) The optional reading is Chapter 7 in “The Elements of Philosophy,” 8th edition, by Rachels (available to buy, or to rent for approximately $20, on Amazon). Dinner wi…

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Philosophy-in-Manhattan
Thursday, June 6 at 6:30 PM

Justine Borer, adjunct professor of philosophy at John Jay College, will lead this meeting. Are there absolute moral rules? We’ll consider Kant’s view…

Price: 18.00 USD

Are there absolute moral rules? (Introduction to Ethics series)

Thursday, Jun 6, 2019, 6:30 PM

Justine’s apartment
47 East 88th Street New York, NY

4 Members Went

Justine Borer, adjunct professor of philosophy at John Jay College, will lead this meeting. Are there absolute moral rules? We’ll consider Kant’s view and examine issues such as using an atomic bomb. The optional reading is Chapter 9 in “The Elements of Moral Philosophy,” 8th edition, by Rachels (available to buy, or to rent for approximately $20, …

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Philosophy-in-Manhattan
Thursday, June 13 at 6:30 PM

Justine Borer, adjunct professor of philosophy at John Jay College, will lead this meeting. We’ll continue our discussion of Kant from last week, this…

Price: 18.00 USD

Kant (Introduction to Ethics series)

Thursday, Jun 13, 2019, 6:30 PM

Justine’s apartment
47 East 88th Street New York, NY

1 Members Went

Justine Borer, adjunct professor of philosophy at John Jay College, will lead this meeting. We’ll continue our discussion of Kant from last week, this time focusing on the intersection between his theory and the role of criminal punishment. The optional reading is Chapter 10 in “The Elements of Moral Philosophy,” 8th edition, by Rachels (available …

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Philosophy-in-Manhattan
Thursday, June 20 at 6:30 PM

Justine Borer, adjunct philosophy professor at John Jay College, will lead this meeting. We’ll discuss virtue ethics (the theory that moral goodness i…

Price: 18.00 USD

Virtue ethics (Introduction to Ethics series)

Thursday, Jun 20, 2019, 6:30 PM

Justine’s apartment
47 East 88th Street New York, NY

1 Members Went

Justine Borer, adjunct philosophy professor at John Jay College, will lead this meeting. We’ll discuss virtue ethics (the theory that moral goodness is based on certain personality traits). The optional reading is Chapter 12 in “The Elements of Moral Philosophy,” 8th edition, by Rachels (available to buy, or to rent for approximately $20, on Amazon…

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Philosophy-in-Manhattan
Thursday, June 27 at 6:30 PM

Justine Borer, adjunct philosophy professor at John Jay College, will lead this meeting. We’ll review the ethical theories discussed throughout the In…

Price: 18.00 USD

What is the ideal ethical theory? (Introduction to Ethics series)

Thursday, Jun 27, 2019, 6:30 PM

Justine’s apartment
47 East 88th Street New York, NY

1 Members Went

Justine Borer, adjunct philosophy professor at John Jay College, will lead this meeting. We’ll review the ethical theories discussed throughout the Introduction to Ethics series, and try to decide what an ideal ethical theory would look like. There is no reading for this meeting. Dinner will be served, and is included in the sign-up fee.

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July 5 — Becky Keller – note Friday meeting because of “some kind of American holiday”

July 11 — Alex Kiefer – room will be Philosophy 201B (downstairs to the right)

July 18 — Kathryn Pendoley

July 25 — Andrew Lee

Aug 1 — Simon Brown

Aug 8 — tbd

Aug 12ish— Henry Shevlin

Aug 22 — Andrew Richmond

July 5 — Becky Keller – note Friday meeting because of “some kind of American holiday”

July 11 — Alex Kiefer – room will be Philosophy 201B (downstairs to the right)

July 18 — Kathryn Pendoley

July 25 — Andrew Lee

Aug 1 — Simon Brown

Aug 8 — tbd

Aug 12ish— Henry Shevlin

Aug 22 — Andrew Richmond

July 5 — Becky Keller – note Friday meeting because of “some kind of American holiday”

July 11 — Alex Kiefer – room will be Philosophy 201B (downstairs to the right)

July 18 — Kathryn Pendoley

July 25 — Andrew Lee

Aug 1 — Simon Brown

Aug 8 — tbd

Aug 12ish— Henry Shevlin

Aug 22 — Andrew Richmond