Ethics

1. Knowledge and Politics

1.1. KQ: 1. On what grounds might an individual believe that they know what is right for other? 2. Do political leaders and officials have different ethical obligations and responsibilities compared to members of the general public?

2. Knowledge and Language

2.1. KQ: 1. Does ethical language differ in any significant way from other types of language? 2. How can we know if language is intended to deceive or manipulate us?

3. Knowledge and Knower

3.1. KQ: 1. Are there responsibilities that necessarily come with knowing something or knowing how to do something? 2. As knowers, do we have a moral duty to examine our own assumptions and biases?

4. Knowledge and Technology

4.1. KQ: 1. How might technology exacerbate or mitigate unequal access, and divides in our access, to knowledge? 2. Are there situations where ignorance/lack of knowledge is an excuse for unethical behaviour?