Philosophy classroom: Ethics class #4, Monday, 2-4pm

[brambless.livejournal.com]

"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

[master-of-fear.livejournal.com]

People are responsible for their own actions, regardless of who they are. That doesn't change just because you have super powers. It would be wrong to expect some one to be responsible for so much more on that basis alone.

Outside of that, we decide what we care about and who we are responsible for. It is impossible to prescribe responsibility to anyone. If we push the extra responsibilty on a superhero, they'll just end up resenting it.