#educational outcomes

[delicatelysublimeforester]

Science Literacy Week: September 18-24 – Fostering Curiosity and Knowledge in Saskatchewan Schools

[learnatrade]

Dual Credits for High Schoolers is a worthwhile investment

With student loan debt relief looking less likely to happen getting students dual credits while in high is a great way to lower college costs.

As the cost of higher education continues to rise, many students and families are left with the burden of high levels of student debt. In the United States, the average student loan debt for graduates in 2021 was $38,792, and this number is only increasing. However, one potential solution to this problem may lie in expanding Dual Credit Programs for High School Students. Dual Credit Programs are…

[alwaysbewoke]

nice. of course the k-12 education system is underfunded, leading to constant teacher shortages, inadequate facilities, and subpar student outcomes. healthcare access is alarmingly poor, with an unneeded high uninsured rate that leaves many without normal, essential medical services, and even with recent medicaid expansion, mad issues still remain. health outcomes are fckn dismal, with high rates of chronic diseases and preventable deaths. obesity levels are among the worst in the nation (no wonder with all the food insecurity and lack of healthy lifestyle options around there). income inequality is out of control. they got many of their citizens living in poverty with almost zero prospects for improvement. on top of these issues, oklahoma has one of the highest incarceration rates in the country, driven by harsh sentencing laws and systemic failings which targets black and poor (because of course (because america)). all on top of a legacy of racial injustices. i mean the tulsa race massacre. need i say more? but yea they should totally spend 1bil on entertainment. that's a totally reasonable thing to do smfh.

[daughterthethird]

[thekidsarentalright]

Isn't it more important for fob to have a discussion w/ gabe abt palestine and try to inform him on it instead of just trying to drop all association with him?

i mean, yes of course gabe becoming more educated and informed would be ideal, but until he shows that publicly himself i think the clearest, conciest way for fob to show they disagree with those opinions is to cease association. or, at least, cease positive association such as having him come perform on stage or posting about it like there’s nothing going on (if they were to do that). it isn’t like both things aren’t possible at once- not positively associating And helping educate can coexist, i think

[mariacallous]

People act like society and culture are geared towards families and kids when it's ridiculously not the case and honestly it would be better if it was.

[anaalnathrakhs]

i'm going to be honest i have no idea what i'm going to do. i messed up my choices for higher education and now i have barely a couple days to pick between a cursus way too difficult for me, a highly specialized cursus with shit outcomes, and a leap of faith into whatever kind of gap year alternative can get me out of my parents' hair for the time being. note how i have no fucking idea what that alternative could be, or what path i'd like to take ideally. fun.

[chongoblog]

It's Valentines Day and since I'm single I have been thinking about my OC's and how I ship them and I might want to Gush about them, so I'm putting up a short-length poll to determine the level of priority for each one. I'll put a brief summary of each one in the tags if you want some context to influence your decision

[hyperbolicpurple]

Really don’t like how many professions seem to be evolving (really, devolving) into “tech support.” My own job (in education) is now at least 25-30% being a helpdesk for students with some kind of technological issue.

[frogathy]

childhood was spent thinking i’d go to hell and men would not love me if i swore so now to heal from that i am swearing as much as i fucking can until i come to my own fucking conclusion about how i feel regarding the usage of such crude vocabulary

[velocityinstitute]

[omegaphilosophia]

Moral Luck and Merit

The concept of moral luck challenges our conventional understanding of moral responsibility and merit. It raises questions about how much control individuals have over their actions and outcomes, and consequently, how much credit or blame they deserve. In this exploration, we will delve into the nuances of moral luck and its impact on our assessment of merit.

Understanding Moral Luck

Definition of Moral Luck:

Concept: Moral luck refers to situations where the moral judgment of an individual is influenced by factors beyond their control.

Types: Philosopher Thomas Nagel identifies different types of moral luck:

Resultant Luck: Luck in the way one's actions turn out.

Circumstantial Luck: Luck in the situations one faces.

Constitutive Luck: Luck in who one is, including one's temperament and inclinations.

Causal Luck: Luck in how one’s actions are determined by prior events.

Moral Luck in Practice:

Example: Two drivers who both run a red light but only one hits a pedestrian. The difference in outcomes, due to resultant luck, affects how we judge each driver morally.

The Concept of Merit

Definition of Merit:

Concept: Merit involves deservingness of praise, reward, blame, or punishment based on one's actions or qualities.

Basis: Merit is typically based on factors such as effort, intention, and outcomes.

Merit in Ethical Theory:

Kantian Ethics: Emphasizes intention and adherence to duty rather than outcomes.

Utilitarianism: Focuses on the outcomes and the overall utility generated by actions.

The Interplay Between Moral Luck and Merit

Impact of Moral Luck on Merit:

Resultant Luck: Alters the outcomes of actions, affecting the perception of merit based on those outcomes. For example, a doctor’s merit might be judged differently based on the success or failure of a surgery, even if both doctors performed equally well.

Circumstantial Luck: Affects the situations individuals encounter, which can lead to different opportunities for meritorious actions. For instance, a person born into a stable environment might have more opportunities to develop virtues than someone born into adverse conditions.

Constitutive Luck: Involves traits and dispositions that are beyond an individual's control, impacting their ability to act meritoriously. A person’s natural temperament might make it easier or harder for them to act morally.

Challenges to Traditional Views of Merit:

Intention vs. Outcome: Moral luck complicates the assessment of merit by introducing factors outside of one’s control. Should merit be based solely on intentions or also on the outcomes, even if those outcomes are influenced by luck?

Equity in Judgment: If merit is influenced by luck, it raises questions about fairness in moral and social evaluations. Can we fairly reward or blame individuals for actions significantly shaped by luck?

Theoretical Perspectives on Moral Luck and Merit

Nagel’s View on Moral Luck:

Argument: Thomas Nagel argues that moral luck undermines the idea that we can be fully morally responsible for our actions since so much is influenced by factors beyond our control.

Kantian Ethics:

Counterargument: Kantian ethics emphasizes that moral worth is based on the intention behind actions rather than their outcomes, potentially sidestepping the issue of moral luck.

Virtue Ethics:

Perspective: Virtue ethics focuses on character and the development of virtuous traits, acknowledging that some aspects of character are influenced by luck but still striving for personal moral growth.

The relationship between moral luck and merit is complex and raises significant questions about our understanding of moral responsibility and deservingness. While moral luck challenges the fairness of attributing merit based on outcomes influenced by uncontrollable factors, various ethical theories offer different approaches to reconciling this tension. Understanding this interplay is crucial for developing a nuanced perspective on moral judgment and ethical evaluation.

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[keravnos-kori]

happy thanksgiving my fellow americans i hope your bigoted relatives perish in eternal hellfire

[kellterntempest]

my face when my new coworker tried to explain veganism to me, who has been vegan for over a decade:

you know, im something of a vegan myself

[melonymint753]

watching air crash investigation on a Chinese website and learning about what their government censors (any fleeting notion of Taiwan being a country) and doesn't (accidents of mainland airlines regardless of whether they're at fault)