By the end of this class, you will:

  1. Be able to recognize the motivations for that morality is a matter of human convention or custom
  2. Be able to distinguish between the view that morality is relative to a society or culture and the view that we should be tolerant of cultural differences
  3. Be able to distinguish between
    • the view that morality is objective
    • the view that it’s OK to be dogmatic and/or intolerant

(K2, K5, K6, K7, D1, B1, B3, B5)

Before the Plenary

Watch This

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PHILOSOPHICAL TEXT:

Horton and Hunt, Sociology / C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity Ch1-2

After the Plenary

Reflect on today’s readings and on the question,

  • Are there any moral standards that hold objectively, across all cultures, at all times?

Be prepared to discuss with your Peer Dialogue Group on Thursday.