Thursday, 9/22: Libertarianism!

Today's Goals: 
Understand the basic principles of Libertarianism, Deontology and Rawls' Justice as Fairness

Starter #12: 
Should the government legalize narcotics? After all, some adults want to use drugs privately. Shouldn't they be allowed to?  Defend your response and try to incorporate a moral philosophy to support your reasoning?  Utilitarianism or Libertarianism

Class Biz

• Interested in more discussion/info on these philosophies: watch our author's class lectures!  Here is his lecture on Libertarianism
• Homework for Monday-- Read chapter 6  (see required page numbers on the homework page or on last Monday's DP Blog).  Ch. 5 is due for TUESDAY-- this is a change to original reading schedule!

Agenda
1.  Lecture on Libertarianism and John Rawls' Justice as Fairness
2. Time to read! Get caught up or get ahead!
3. Study group time-- ch. 3