2019 Class

The next class meeting will be next Sunday, April 26, on Zoom.

Last time, we began by briefly considering the article assigned for homework: "After Birth Abortion." This article argues that, logically, there is no difference between the value of an infant before and after birth. So far so ...

If you missed the class and want to catch up:

• The class recording is now up! Please see your email for the link.
• (Optional) Read pp. 61-73 (p 20-32 in the PDF) in "Ethics & Justice: Chp 4."

Homework:

• Read Archbishop Sample's brief statement on assisted ...

The next class meeting will be next Sunday, April 19.
No class this Sunday (4/12).

Last time, we listened to and discussed Act 3 of the audio drama Robert & Emma. In this episode,"Emma's Dream," Emma has to choose a Supreme Court decision that she disagrees with, and ...

If you missed the class or want to review:

• Print off the Robert & Emma discussion handout (emailed).
• Check your email for the links to the class recordings. Fill in the top part of your handout while you watch.
• Alternatively: Read the script for Act 3 (see email for ...

If you missed the class or want to review:

• Print off the Roe v Wade case notes handout (below).
• Check your email for the links to the class recordings. Fill in your handout while you watch.
• Complete the homework worksheet and begin to work on the process outlined in the assignment.
• See below for resources used in class and additional info.

Our next class meeting will be at 2pm on Sunday, March 29.
Please check your email for the Zoom meeting link.

Last time, we discussed Freedom, types of freedom, and rights.
Key points:

• There are two types of freedom:
  • license (licentia) = freedom from constraint, and
  • liberty (libertas) = ...

If you missed class or want to review:

• Print off the class handout (below). Fill it in as you watch the recording.
• View the class recording. The link's in the email I sent you. :o)
• Alternate option. I'm excited to share this alternative with you that P&C is making ...

Our next class meeting will be on Sunday, March 15.
(No class this Sunday.)

Last time, we covered the following:

1. Homework discussion on how evil means corrupt good ends
2. Principles of Justice, using some activities, a slide show, and class discussion
3. Quick peek ahead at Freedom and its connection ...

If you missed class or want to review:

• Start with the first class handout + instructions, below.
• Read and discuss the CCC paragraphs below about our natural rights.
• Then read the update post above.
• Use the following resources from the P&C website to help:
  • Important terms relating to the principles ...

Our next class meeting will be on Sunday, Mar 01.
(No class this Sunday.)

Last time, I presented on the concepts of intrinsic and extrinsic dignity and about the three Universal Principles of Ethics, while students completed the handout "Principles of Ethics -- Key Concepts."

The concept of ethics ...