The Problem of Evil (Video)

In our video, we explain the logical problem of evil to a general layman audience. We covered a simple introduction of how the problem of evil came about – if God exists, why does evil exists? Then we provided one of the most convincing counter argument – that the world is better with some evil in it. At the end, we aim to put this thought into our audiences’ brain and enable them to tinker with this idea.

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The NUS: Political authority and Water (Video)

https://youtu.be/zc-moXdzfXY

In this episode of the NUS (pronounced “noose”), we interview the general public to hear their opinions of the recent 30% water price hike in Singapore. Their hilarious responses will unveil the various arguments for and against legitimate political authority, bringing it across in a light-hearted manner. (Only 0:04-2:18 counted for grading.)

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Oh My God! (Video)

In our video, we briefly explore the contradictions between the existence of Evil and the beliefs of the classical Theist, as presented by Mackie. Targeted at the lay audience (any one), the video simply hopes to raise questions about some commonly held beliefs regarding God and Evil in a fun and understandable manner.

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Dear God, are You listening? (Video)

Filmed from first person point-of-view, our main character Joy continues to question why so much Evil exists when her God is supposed to be all good and all powerful. The video depicts what it could be like when one is extremely steadfast in their religious beliefs but also caught up with what is happening around the world – causing them to end up fighting an unending battle within themselves. (A short film based on The Problem of Evil (Week 8).)

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Drowning In Responsibilities… Or Not? (Video)

In our video, we explore the notion of Moral Responsibility through Singer’s Drowning Child Argument and Strawson’s Regress Argument. Khairin is caught in a moral dilemma – should he go for a once-in-a-lifetime interview with Prof Loy, or save Wilson (ball)? Angel Singer and Devil Strawson attempt to persuade him – what is his final decision?

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Movie trailer review of ‘The Utilitarian’ by YouTuber PhiloGeeks (Video)

Our group adopted a “movie trailer review” concept consisting of two segments aimed at entertaining and educating layman audience about moral philosophy (specifically Utilitarianism). The first segment presents the concepts of Utilitarianism through a movie trailer. The second segment (review by YouTuber) explains the Utilitarian values behind the protagonist’s decisions.

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Philosophy Masterchef (Video)

https://youtu.be/y9x1K9JU3yA

Following Norcross’ Puppy argument, this animation highlights the differential attitudes most laymen hold towards factory-farmed dog and chicken meat, inviting them to reflect on this logical inconsistency given that both are morally indistinguishable. It raises questions about the actual difference between both meats, leaving the ethical debate open to discussion.

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The Utilitarian vs. Deontological (vs. Virtue Ethical) Doctor (Video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ykzEQ5cL0k

A prisoner is dying, but has two healthy organs. The doctor knows that there are two people (a Philosophy professor and a social worker) who need organ transplants. Caught in a dilemma, the video explains what the doctor would do using the three theories of right and wrong.

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