< November: Conscience and the Moral Law

DECEMBER: freedom and authority

The goal of this class is to give students clear ideas about freedom and authority. Specifically, we raise the challenge: can we have both freedom and authority in our life? We compare different views of what freedom means and what corresponding consequences follow. We also explore the different kinds of authority and what role they play in human life.

Questions covered in class

• What is authority?

• Why should some people tell others what to do?

• Does obedience to authority make sense?

• What is freedom? What does freedom have to do with truth?

• Are freedom and commitment compatible?

• Does authority limit our freedom?