2024-2025 Events
The Ethics of The Just War Theory
Given the current state of military conflicts as well as recent past we will triage two cases through the lens of The Just War Theory.
To aid in the effort we are using the book “Just and Unjust Wars” by Michael Walzer, recommended by faculty of the West Point Military Academy.
To supplement this book we refer you to a You Tube video by Dr. Richard Feist at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ir8LThr58W
Presenter: TBD
Moderator: Dr. Gordon Haist
Topic: The Ethics of the Supreme Court
In response to considerable criticism, the Supreme Court has produced a “Code of Conduct” (download PDF).
Dr. Gordon Haist will open the session reviewing the issue and context for discussing our question:
Should the Supreme Court have a code of ethics that holds its justices accountable?
Gordon and Paul Weismantel will then present short Pro and Con Arguments and open the floor to our discussion.
Concerning Immigration: Is Asylum a Demand of Justice or Politics?
Speaker and Moderators to be announced.
Gun Control - Society’s Ethical Balance of Safety & Freedom
SPEAKER: Sgt. Bruce Oliver, University of South Carolina Dept. of Public Safety
MODERATOR: Paul Weismantel
Artificial Intelligence - How To Manage It
This meeting will include an update on AI since our October meeting.
Artificial Intelligence - What It Means To Us
An overview of what Artificial Intelligence is, how it differs from traditional computer software programs, the broad field of applications (good and bad), and how AI is being used in now.