[bioundgrd] ESG Undergraduate Seminar in the Spring

[Janice Chang]

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From: Patricia M Weinmann <weinmann at MIT.EDU<mailto:weinmann at MIT.EDU>>
Date: December 16, 2013 2:49:04 PM EST
Subject: Undergraduate Seminar

Hello!  This is Patricia Weinmann from the Technology and Culture Forum<web.mit.edu/tac<http://web.mit.edu/tac>>.  Through the auspices of ESG, we are offering a 6 credit undergrad seminar this spring.  All the information is below.  We would be so grateful if you could get the word out to our undergrads!
THANK YOU!
Patricia

Getting Beyond Us and Them: Living Ethically in a Complex World
Mondays from 3:30-5:00 pm
Location: 24-619
ES.S40 (6 credits; P/F)

In this lively, interactive seminar, we will read Joshua Greene’s book Moral Tribes: Emotion, Reason and the Gap Between Us and Them (book will be provided). The seminar will kick off with a public forum with Dr. Greene and Dr. Emile Bruneau (MIT SaxeLab) on Tuesday, February 4 at 7:00 pm. We will also draw on conversations with invited guests, video resources, and short articles from history, cognitive science and philosophy. Substantial snacks and tea will be provided.

Students will be required to prepare a one-page reflection and present a 5-minute presentation/reflection on one moral dilemma that matters to you and how the readings, discussions, and guests might influence your decisions.

Instructors: Patricia Weinmann (weinmann at mit.edu<x-msg://266/weinmann@mit.edu>) & Thea Keith-Lucas (theakl at mit.edu<x-msg://266/theakl@mit.edu>)

Faculty advisor: Professor Samuel Allen

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