80-105 Freshman Seminar: Philosophy and The 100

9 units, Carnegie Mellon University

Bellamy Who we are and who we need to be to survive are two very different things. Philosophers often use thought experiments in order to examine fundamental philosophical questions, and the best thought experiments are often found in science fiction. In this course, we will examine a number of philosophical issues raised in the television show The 100, and possibly other science fiction stories, novels and movies. The idea is that science fiction most often revolves around people in extreme circumstances, and contemplating these circumstances is often the best way to learn about ourselves. And this is exactly what philosophy is an investigation of the human condition. We will use the TV shows episodes as stepping stones for addressing questions such as the following How should we live Why behave morally What makes our lives valuable Are humans ultimately free

Prerequisites: none listed

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