Readings

Ethics, Fall 2026

September 2026

14
The Ethics of Emergencies PDF / Ayn Rand / 15 min
14
Value Yourself PDF / Ayn Rand / 24 min
16
Ethical Egoism PDF / James Rachels / 28 min
21
An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation (excerpts) PDF / Jeremy Bentham / 46 min
23
Classical Utilitarianism PDF / John Rawls / 15 min
23
The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas PDF / Ursula K. Le Guin / 17 min
28
Two Concepts of Rules PDF / John Rawls / 75 min
30
War and Massacre PDF / Thomas Nagel / 48 min

November 2026

02
Moral Saints PDF / Susan Wolf / 50 min
04
Moral Luck PDF / Thomas Nagel / 35 min
09
Freedom and Necessity PDF / A. J. Ayer / 23 min
16
The Implications of Advances in Neuroscience for Freedom of the Will PDF / Hilary Bok / 24 min
18
Nicomachean Ethics: Book I PDF / Aristotle / 45 min
23
Nicomachean Ethics: Book II PDF / Aristotle / 30 min
30
Nicomachean Ethics: Book III, Chapters 6–12 PDF / Aristotle / 24 min

December 2026

02
Persons, Situations, and Virtue Ethics PDF / John M. Doris / 93 min
07
Situationism and Virtue Ethics on the Content of Our Character PDF / Rachana Kamtekar / 112 min