Philosophy classroom: Ethics class #4, Friday, 8-10am

[brambless.livejournal.com]

[ooc: My deepest apologies for posting this so late.]

Tara smiles worriedly as the students come in, checking face after face.

"Today's topic is power and responsibility, and I would like to remind you all that your grade comes from your discussion, not your presence. If you don't feel comfortable talking, write something down and hand it in to me. Being a silent warm body in the classroom is no different than not turning up."

[ooc: And I would remind you that I leave posts open for the whole week. If you post 'shows up and takes a seat' I know you're still alive, but you need to actually address the discussion topics to pass the class.]

Comments

Re: First Hour

[absolutesnark]

"I feel that people with a superpower that could potentially harm someone should be responsible for the safety of those around them."

Re: First Hour

[valentine-tart.livejournal.com]

Beka glanced at Piper and nodded. Though she disagreed, her tone was warm, friendly. "It doesn't work. Unless a superpowered being has no personal loyalties, eventually that being will eventually be trapped between two equally innocent parties. Or between their own loyalties and someone who needs protecting."

Re: First Hour

[sensethevisions]

"The problem is that sometimes you're thrust into the protector role whether you want to be or not. Sometimes, it doesn't matter if you think you're capable of the protector role...sometimes yu have no choice in the matter."

Re: First Hour

[valentine-tart.livejournal.com]

Beka offered Phoebe a warm smile. "Sometimes. And when you are, you do your best. That's all you can ever do."

Re: First Hour

[sensethevisions]

Phoebe looks at Beka. "That's when you reach out to your friends for a little help."

Re: First Hour

[valentine-tart.livejournal.com]

Beka looked at Phoebe, unsure of her intent, but she replied steadily. "Or a lot of help. "

Re: First Hour

[marsheadtilt.livejournal.com]

"I agree," Veronica says, smiling at Piper.

"But I'd add the qualifier that people, in general, regardless of ability, need to be responsible for their own actions."

Re: First Hour

[brambless.livejournal.com]

"Alright," Tara nods, looking at both Veronic and Piper. "They're responsible for their own actions. Does having the power to help people require them to be responsible for more than themselves? Or can they just live ordinary lives, in the semi-selfish way that 'normal' people do?"

Re: First Hour

[marsheadtilt.livejournal.com]

"I think that depends on the person. Doctors take a hippocratic oath that they must save lives. If a doctor is at a movie theater and someone starts choking on popcorn, they can be sued if they don't help. I think people with power should help those weaker than them, but society can't require it."

Re: First Hour

[brambless.livejournal.com]

"So the responsibility, such as it is, is a higher moral ground, but still a personal choice?"

[ooc: Really? They can? That's totally whack.]

Re: First Hour

[marsheadtilt.livejournal.com]

Veronica nods. "Yes, that's what I think."


[ooc: i do believe... actually... if I'm not mistaken, anyone who is certified in CPR can be sued if they are present and don't administer it]