Should you lie to save a life? Is it better to be good or to do good? What rights do animals have?
Over 10 weeks, we’ll explore key ethical theories (utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics) and apply them to real-world issues such as justice, war, lying, animal rights, and more. We'll also explore metaethics and ask: Are moral values objective? Can right and wrong be known?
No prior experience with philosophy needed; just curiosity and a willingness to learn more about philosophy.
🗓 Weekly on Wednesdays from 24 September 2025 to 26 November 2025
🕕 18.00–20.00 (UK time) | Online via Zoom (all sessions will be recorded)
🪙 £60 (concessions available)
📩 To register, please fill in the form here: https://bit.ly/IntroEthics2025
📬 Questions? Feel free to email Dr Angelos Sofocleous at asofocleous@philosophy.uoa.gr
Thank you for your interest, and I look forward to exploring the world of Ethics with you.
Tutor's bio:
I am currently a Postdoctoral Researcher in Philosophy at the Department of Philosophy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, working on the phenomenology of grief. I hold a PhD in Philosophy from the University of York, awarded for my thesis A Phenomenological Study of Interpersonal Relationships in Experiences of Depression. I also hold an MA in Philosophy and a BA in Philosophy and Psychology from the University of Durham.
My research interests lie in the areas of phenomenology, existentialism, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of mental health. I have held teaching posts at the University of York, the University of Leeds, and the University of Nicosia, where I have taught a wide range of courses in philosophy such as ethics, epistemology, ancient philosophy, and existentialism. I also work as a philosophy tutor through various teaching platforms, including MyTutor, Spires, and TheProfs.
Outside academia, I enjoy photography and running.
