F3E. Ethics on the Fly: How We Make Decisions by the Seat of Our Pants and (Usually) Survive
Personal Growth | Registration opens 8/27/2025 9:00 AM
Most of us think of ethics as something formal, abstract, or reserved for life’s big decisions. But in fact, we make ethical choices all day long, usually on the fly. Should I take the dog for a walk, finish my work, or play with my child? Should I speak up when someone tells a gay joke, a Muslim joke, an elder joke, or let it pass? These everyday moments call on us to balance our values, obligations, and relationships in real time. In this five-session course, we will examine the ways we can become more aware and intentional about the decisions we make—by the seat of our pants and otherwise.
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Edward Ingebretsen
Presenter
Reverend Edward Ingebretsen, PhD, holds degrees in Theology and Ethics and a Doctorate in American Studies /Theology. His publications (books, journals) consider the intersection of gender, race, theology, and popular cultures. He concentrates on nonhuman animal ethics and American race and social history.
Robert Beaury
Presenter
Robert Beaury, MS, (LLI) is a retired high school social studies teacher and college adjunct. He earned a BA in history and political science from Hunter College and an MS in education from Sage Graduate School. He has presented courses at LLI in history and government since 2019.