HNRS-120 | Science and the Good Life

Full Title: Science and the Good Life

Topic Description:

Many key issues facing us as a society have important scientific or quantitative components. This leads one to ask: In what ways are scientific and quantitative literacy necessary to leading a good and ethical life in the 21st century? As science progresses, energy sources are becoming more or less expensive and available. Technological developments in biology and nanotechnology are enabling us to alter the capabilities of organisms in novel ways. How should our ethical thinking be adapted as these capabilities continue to develop? As we educate ourselves about the science behind these topics, we will engage with various ethical thinkers in an effort to clarify the relevance of scientific and quantitative literacy, and technological progress, to the good and ethical life in the 1`st century. We will also engage with participants in Roanoke’s Elderscholars program to share our findings and to benefit from their wisdom on leading an examined life.

Counts as Global? No

Topic Approved: November 2015