Greenhouse Gases (PP13)

Read the article (linked below) about global efforts required to reduce greenhouse gases and poverty. Discuss the relationship between global warming and poverty as well as any obligation we may (or may not) have to address the issue.

Global Effort to Reduce Greenhouse Gases Required to Reduce Poverty
Scientific American (11/19/2012)

Due November 29, 2012

Rebuilding After a Natural Disaster (PP12)

Read the articles below and discuss what obligations, if any, we have to rebuild disaster stricken areas over and over again.

As Coast Rebuilds.......Critics Ask Why 
NY Times 11/19/2012

When Taxpayers Pay People to Rebuild in Harm's Way
NY Times 11/19/2012

Due November 29, 2012

Breaking Down Political Maps (PP11)

Look at the electoral vote breakdown (map from Huffington post here) and discuss what social and/or cultural factors may have contributed to the national divide.

Due November 15, 2012

How Free Are We? (PP10)

Keeping in mind the class discussion on social norms and cultural roles and expectations, how much freedom do we really have in our choices/behavior. Please be sure to defend your position.

Due November 15, 2012

Implicit Bias (PP9)

Take one of the following Implicit Association Tests (Harvard University research) and post your score. Print your results and bring to class for our discussion. Test Options: Race, Arab - Muslim, Weight, Native

Due November 1, 2012

Death and Dying (PP8)

Listen to this Podcast with Raymond Tallis (from Philosophy Bites) and discuss the end of life in the context of self identity.

Due October 25, 2012

Political Affiliation (PP7)

Take the following two quizzes:
Pew Political Party Quiz and the GoTo Political Party Quiz

Post and discuss your results. Be prepared to discuss in class as well.

Due October 11, 2012