This online taster session will give you an insight into what it's like to study Philosophy at university. You'll have the chance to hear from one of our academics, participate in a taster lecture and engage with current undergraduates.
What is Freedom and why should we value it?
Lots of people think that freedom is valuable. But what is freedom? And what's so good about it? Do lockdown regulations take away our freedom? How about laws against drugs? Or laws requiring us to wear seatbelts? If these laws do take away our freedom, does that mean there's something wrong with them? And maybe it's not just rules that tell you what you can't do that limit freedom. Are you really free if you have no money, or lack access to healthcare, or can't afford to get an education? These are important questions for all of us, and this session will show how ideas from political philosophy can help us to start answering them.
When: Wednesday 1st May- 3.50pm - 5.15pm
Age Group: Year 12 and Year 13
Location: Online
Itinerary:
3.50pm - 3.55pm - log-in & get comfortable
3.55pm - 4.05pm - welcome & introduction to the department
4.05pm - 4.50pm - taster lecture
4.50pm - 5.00pm - Q&A on the taster lecture
5.00pm - 5.15pm - Q&A about your subject at Sheffield with an Admissions Tutor and current students
Please note that this is an approximate schedule and is therefore subject to change.