https://youtu.be/-8Sc7oAh2MI
This video seeks to examine our existence and if God plays a part in it. This is aimed at stimulating thoughts in both believers and non-believers in God.
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Monthly Archives: November 2016
Right or Wrong? Your Vote Matters (Poster)
We intend to do an infographic based on the topic: Moral Ethics- Right or Wrong. By creating an infographic, it is then possible to present the ideas of Deontology, Consequentialism and Virtue Ethics in a concise, fun and engaging way to the general audience of NUS. In addition, interesting questions for Food for Thought can also be included to induce students to think deeper into the issue.
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To Meat or not to Meat (Video)
https://youtu.be/aFl2aSVGnyg
There is much debate surrounding the question of consuming factory-farmed meat. In this short video skit, we will present the common views against consuming factory-farmed products. After which we will then examine the Utilitarian argument against these views. The final conclusion shall be left to the discretion of the audience.
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Philosophy for Everyone: NUS Edition Comic Book Vol. I. (Comics)
We are doing a comic book for this project and will be making references to lecture materials. We will illustrate philosophy concepts in an entertaining manner which is easy to understand for everyone.
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The Little Red Riding Hood (Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M67m2UtckD4&t=41s
Simple philosophical approaches are applied to the classic fairy tale, Little Red Riding Hood, aimed to allow students in Secondary Schools and Junior Colleges who may be interested in philosophy. Through the fun and short conversation of the 3 characters, the concepts of Utilitarianism, Deontology and Virtue Ethics are exemplified.
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Captain Metaphyics (Video)
https://youtu.be/GvMHP0BktC0
A video on the skepticism of knowledge showcasing the funny representation of an extreme skeptic and the idea of a basic belief – foundationalism. For the general audience.
Aims of the video:
- To introduce the topic of skepticism.
- To entertain the audience by solving philosophical questions with common-man reasoning.
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Utilitarianism (Comics)
The aim of our comic strip is to educate and advocate utilitarianism in a simple and fun way such that it is easily understood by not just university students, but ordinary people as well. Utilitarianism is about choosing an action that produces the greatest overall human happiness in the world.
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The Day Jane Met Peter Singer (Video)
https://youtu.be/-u4tp_QmDp8
We created an animated video to illustrate the drowning child argument. Our main character, Jane, saves a drowning child and met Peter Singer who persuades her to become a true utilitarian. Our targeted audiences are for students interested in the utilitarian argument.
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