Moral Philosophy

Class Info

This course is designed for students who are interested in learning more about moral philosophy and justice. This course will offer a brief account of major philosophical ideas, including Utilitarianism, Libertarianism, and Kantianism, and analyze these notions in depth. After learning about these philosophical ideas, students will engage in the theoretical exploration of different ethical dilemmas (etc. Trolley Problem). This course endeavors to inspire civic discussion between dissenting views of morals.

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Instructor Info

Hamilton Xie

hamiltonxie@alphademic.org

Hamilton is a rising senior at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy. He has published articles in the International Affairs Forum, Curieux Academic Journal, American Research Journal, and European Journal of Social Sciences. He has also competed in the National Scholastics Contest, in which he won a regional gold key for his performance. Recently, his essay was shortlisted for the John Locke Essay Competition of 2022. Other than his academic interest in humanities, he enjoys visiting art galleries. He admires the work of Hokusai, Hiroshige, Monet, and Van Gogh.