PHi3001 Social Mobility, John Rawls, Sandel

The Guardian began an article from last week in this way:

 

David Cameron has conceded that there was insufficient social mobility in British society and said it was the job of the government to raise the aspirations of people from poor backgrounds to get top jobs in public life.

 

Cameron is responding to the criticisms of an ex-PM, John Major, Continue reading "PHi3001 Social Mobility, John Rawls, Sandel"

Phi2003 Goldenballs

Having spoken about the Prisoners’ Dilemma, a few people have brought my attention to the quiz Goldenballs. For example, this email:

 

I was thinking about the prisoner dilemma in relation to rational egoism you were talking about  in the lecture on friday and it reminded me of this game show called “Golden Balls”. Theres a pretty interesting clip here that presents an alternative moral dilemma and method of attaining the desire of money.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0qjK3TWZE8. Just thought you might find it interesting.
This game show is obviously based Continue reading "Phi2003 Goldenballs"