Ethics classes
NSW schools have never been very keen on having students study philosophy. This was thought to be suitable only for tertiary students. They did however introduce philosophy as an HSC subject fairly recently, but it probably isn't widely taught.
Ethics is really a subject within philosophy. I recall a lecturer in an ethics course pointing out that ethical statements were incapable of being expressed in logical syntax because the term "ought" cannot be translated into any sort of logical meaning. If somebody thinks that some kind of philosophy "ought" to be taught to students, perhaps they could consider teaching them an elementary course in logic instead of ethics. At least that way we would possibly get educated citizens who can think logically.
If they don't like the idea of logic being taught, then maybe they could teach them some metaphysics, starting with "Arguments for the existence of God". That should then keep everybody happy.
Last edited by Mark Warton; 28-07-2011 at 11:03.
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" As nightfall does not come all at once, neither does oppression. In both instances, there is a twilight when everything remains seemingly unchanged. And it is in such twilight that we all must be most aware of change in the air — however slight — lest we become unwitting victims of the darkness. " William Orville Douglas Associate Justice Supreme Court of the USA
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