Philosophyspeaking topic
The child in the basement: if the happiness of thousands depended on the constant suffering of a single child, would you accept that happiness? Can the misery of one innocent ever legitimize the wellbeing of a whole society?
— Ursula K. Le Guin / William James, The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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