http://brambless.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] brambless.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomhigh2005-10-22 11:53 am
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Philosophy classroom, Friday afternoon

After today's somewhat explosive Ethics class, Tara grabs lunch and returns to the classroom, anticipating fallout from various students... and questions from others.
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[personal profile] mycanonhatesme 2005-10-24 03:46 am (UTC)(link)
That's a question that certainly makes Chloe think for a few moments. "Self defense. And maybe in the defense of others who can't defend themselves at the time. I don't think I'd be able to justify it otherwise."

[identity profile] brambless.livejournal.com 2005-10-24 03:52 am (UTC)(link)
"What constitutes self defence, Chloe?" Tara asks, cocking her head in question. "When it's your life or theirs? Or would you kill to save yourself - or someone else - from rape, or torture?" Her eyes are kind, and voice gentle.
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[personal profile] mycanonhatesme 2005-10-24 04:06 am (UTC)(link)
Chloe bites her lip, reminding herself that this is an Ethics question, so it probably doesn't have a completely wrong answer. "Well, I think my life or theirs definitely counts as self defense. And yeah, I'd include rape and torture in there. I think defending yourself against anyone who might cause you physical or mental damage on a permanent level can be considered self defense."

[identity profile] brambless.livejournal.com 2005-10-24 04:12 am (UTC)(link)
Tara smiles, nodding. "You're doing very, very well, Chloe. One more question, and then this is over, okay? If you had the chance to disable them rather than killing them - but with a risk that you'd lose control of the situation, and be permanently damaged - would you take the risk?"
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[personal profile] mycanonhatesme 2005-10-24 04:22 am (UTC)(link)
"No, I don't think I would," Chloe says, shaking her head. "I know that's probably not a very nice answer, but I wouldn't want to take the risk."

[identity profile] brambless.livejournal.com 2005-10-24 04:27 am (UTC)(link)
"This isn't about being nice, Chloe. I truly hope you're never put into that situation, but the point is - murder is evil. But there are degrees, and there are justifications. Everyone draws the line somewhere differently, and what you would do isn't always the same as what you believe is right. Or nice."
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[personal profile] mycanonhatesme 2005-10-24 04:41 am (UTC)(link)
Chloe smiles lightly. "I hope I'm never put into that situation either. But yeah, I guess beliefs kind of fly out the window when you're about to be hurt or killed."

[identity profile] brambless.livejournal.com 2005-10-24 04:43 am (UTC)(link)
"A philosopher once said 'just because I am not strong enough to follow my principles doesn't mean that I don't believe in them'. What this class is about is figuring out what you're strong enough for - and what you believe. And," she nods, grinning a little, "recognising that other people are allowed to believe differently."
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