Discussion of Ch. 1 and Moral and Political Philosophy (of Justice) Introduction

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Today's Learning Goals:

• Understand Michael Sandel's framework for justice (virtue, welfare, liberty)

This Week's BIG Question:
How should the government balance security, welfare, liberty, and equality in order to create just laws?

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• Which of the three options do you think Heinz is morally obligated to choose? (See the video above). Why?​​

AGENDA

1. Review starter

2. Understanding Ch. 1 of Justice by Michael Sandel: Moral Philosophy Study Group Discussion Guide (See Documents page on my DP)

• Study group assignments (see "Documents" page on my DP)
• Decide on group roles (see below yesterday's blog for the three roles!)
• All members: Open the moral philosophy study guide google document
• Taskmaster: Go over the instructions for TODAY only
• Scribe: Make a copy of the document and share it with all group members AND Ashley
• Complete today's activity to deconstruct Sandel's framework (Virtue, Welfare, Freedom)
• Begin reading ch. 2 if you finish early

3. Powerpoint Lesson: Intro to Moral and Political Philosophy powerpoint (just up to the slide on Utilitarianism)-- see Documents page on my DP for the link to the powerpoint and the note-taking form.

​4. Time to read Ch. 2-- total of 16 pages, so aim to read at least 8 pages in class today, then you only have 8 pages tonight!