This class continues examining import social issues in the light of reason that was begun in Part 1.  This class will not review reason and logic or objective moralism versus moral relativism, so it is important the student has previously taken either The Art of Arguing and Intro to Ethics OR Part 1 of this series.  Questions and having proper arguments are good and part of the class, but arguing out of emotion or in ignorance will not be engaged in.

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Western culture is experiencing significant change and conflict in regard to social issues.  Issues like the new sexual revolution, abortion, gun control, capital punishment, capitalism versus socialism, and the state of the U.S. Medical system - are all discussed regularly and are dividing more and more people.  Many on either side of each issue seem to no longer be able to speak to one another in a civil manner.  This animosity and conflict should be a concern to all who live in Western nations, and solutions should be sought to reduce the hostility and encourage thoughtful dialogue.  That will start with a personal commitment to understand one’s positions on any of these issues and have sound reasons for defending one’s views.

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This class will examine some of the major social issues of our day in the light of reason, logic, and within an ethical framework of moral objectivism.

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Part two of this class will continue from things learned in Part 1.

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The goal of the course will be to encourage reason over emotionalism, and thus to bring clarity to the issues so the learner can understand why they have a position on an issue; whether a certain position has more merit than another (passes the test of logic better or has fewer contradicting ethical tenants);  and thus be able to defend their position using well-reasoned arguments.

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The following issues will be covered in the following order:

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• LGBTQ and Transgenderism:  Shielded from Any Criticism?

• Pro-Choice versus Pro-Life: Which Choices and Which Lives?

• Immigration: Open Borders or Vetting?

• Is Islam a Religion of Peace?

• Capitalism Versus Socialism: Which is Better?

• The U.S. Medical System: Greed Driven or Compassion Driven?

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This is a six-week class held once a week for one hour per week for a total of six hours of instruction.

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For a full description of this course, please click the Full Course Syllabus to view or download that PDF document.

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