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

[sensethevisions]

"The difference is that if it becomes well-known that you have some sort of power, someone else usually wants what you have. In trying to hurt you, they might target the people you care about. You need to take that much more care in looking after those that are family or friends or loved ones."

Re: First Hour

[brambless.livejournal.com]

"And do you have any responsibilities to the wider world? People you don't know or care about? Even people you dislike?"

Re: First Hour

[sensethevisions]

"I have a responsibility to do the right thing, no matter how much I dislike it."

Re: First Hour

[brambless.livejournal.com]

"Okay," Tara nods. "But what I'm trying to get at is whether having 'powers' gives you responsibilities that overshadow your personal life. Can you decide what 'the right thing' is, or are you bound by a higher code?"

Re: First Hour

[sensethevisions]

Phoebe thinks on this for a few moments.

"The problem is trying to balance your desire for what your life should be and what you feel you should be doing because you are different and have more responsibilities."