Ethics, Justice, and Philosophy
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About
What determines who deserves what? Is taxation a form of theft? Are we morally obligated to help strangers? Should price gouging during crises be illegal?
The Ethics, Justice, and Philosophy Club is built around real moral and political dilemmas like these. Through structured discussion and case-based analysis, we explore complex questions that shape law, economics, and everyday life.
The club is organised into three core units:
1) Foundational Ethical Frameworks
Before tackling dilemmas, we examine major ethical theories such as Kantian deontology and utilitarianism. These frameworks help us move beyond instinctive reactions and develop structured moral reasoning.
2) Distributive Justice
To address the question of who deserves what and why? we explore competing theories of justice, including Rawls, Nozick, and meritocracy. Students will analyse debates around taxation, equality of opportunity, and economic fairness.
3) Core Philosophical Questions
We engage with broader issues such as social contract theory, the origins of human rights, and the debate between free will and determinism, connecting abstract philosophy to contemporary issues.
There are no simple right or wrong answers in philosophy. This club is a welcoming space for thoughtful participation, respectful disagreement, and intellectual curiosity. It is discussion heavy! Beyond learning foundational ideas, members will develop critical thinking and discussion skills—while having fun challenging their own intuitions.
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Hello! I’m a rising junior in Hong Kong starting my IB journey. I’m passionate about various disciplines, including math, economics, history, and philosophy, and outside of school, I enjoy playing basketball and tennis, practicing the cello, watching movies, and reading classics. I’m here to help with math and economics, especially for students following the IGCSE curriculum, which is my specialty. I aim to make learning clear, engaging, and supportive. Let’s grow together — I look forward to learning with you!
✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY
Please participate as much as you would like to. But please message me in advance for any absences, so that I can expect how many members will be present.
SESSION 1
21
Mar
SESSION 1
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Sat 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM UTCMar 21, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM UTC
Introduction to Justice: We'll discuss famous ethical dilemmas to welcome you to the club.
Here are some examples of a dilemmas that we may go over:
"You pass someone in the street who is in severe need, and you are able to help them at little cost to yourself. Are you morally obliged to do so?"
"Late at night, a 32-year-old office worker named Kim was driving home when he suddenly heard a woman’s scream near an industrial complex. Looking over, he saw a man and a woman struggling in the middle of the road. Believing it to be a kidnapping or assault, Kim quickly made a U-turn to help the woman.
While Kim was turning, however, the couple — who were actually husband and wife arguing after getting out of a taxi — began crossing the road. Kim’s car struck them, killing the woman instantly and injuring the man.
Police later confirmed that Kim’s account was credible: the police acknowledged Kim’s courage and sense of justice but announced he would still face charges under the Traffic Accident Act, since a death had occurred due to negligence.
A police spokesperson commented, “Mr. Kim’s bravery and moral intent deserve respect, but regardless of intention, a person’s death means we must pursue legal responsibility. We trust the court will take his good intentions into account.”
SESSION 2
28
Mar
SESSION 2
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Sat 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM UTCMar 28, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM UTC
We'll continue discussing ethical dilemmas. In this session, I intend to introduce important ethical frameworks, including Kantian deontology and Bentham's utilitarianism, in order to answer dilemmas such as the trolley problem as well as more complex ones. This will be very useful if you are interested in philosophy, and I'm sure we'll have an intense discussion since many people may disagree with different notions of ethics.
Here is an example of a dilemma that we may go over:
"Late at night, a 32-year-old office worker named Kim was driving home when he suddenly heard a woman’s scream near an industrial complex. Looking over, he saw a man and a woman struggling in the middle of the road. Believing it to be a kidnapping or assault, Kim quickly made a U-turn to help the woman.
While Kim was turning, however, the couple — who were actually husband and wife arguing after getting out of a taxi — began crossing the road. Kim’s car struck them, killing the woman instantly and injuring the man.
Police later confirmed that Kim’s account was credible: the police acknowledged Kim’s courage and sense of justice but announced he would still face charges under the Traffic Accident Act, since a death had occurred due to negligence.
A police spokesperson commented, “Mr Kim’s bravery and moral intent deserve respect, but regardless of intention, a person’s death means we must pursue legal responsibility. We trust the court will take his good intentions into account.”
Of course, the intention and outcome both matter - so how much of each?
SESSION 3
4
Apr
SESSION 3
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Sat 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM UTCApr 4, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM UTC
Introduction to distributive justice:
As an introductory text, we'll be going over Sandel's critique of meritocracy.
More information to be posted.