Lecture 1: Ethics of Extreme Irony

Today's agenda:

• The art of justifying questionable decisions with pseudo-logic.
• Case studies in moral relativism.
• Group discussion: "Is it still wrong to wear a 'I'm with stupid' t-shirt?"

Recommended reading:

• The Trolley Problem
• A Modest Proposal

Next lecture: Lecture 2: The ethics of extreme irony in the workplace.