Philosophy and Ethics
Q1: How can individuals work towards the "greater good" and remain true to their own values?
Q2: Discuss the relevance of ancient philosophical principles in addressing contemporary ethical dilemmas.
Q3: How have changes in family structures impacted societal norms and values?
Q4: Besides religious concerns, what factors motivate food taboos?
Q5: What makes some spellings “correct”? Why do people care about how words are written?
History and Economics
Q1: How have different economic systems influenced the course of history?
Q2: How have historical interactions with the environment influenced current ecological issues?
Q3: Is fighting climate change more important than resolving poverty?
Q4: Analyze the impact of consumer culture on social relationships and individual identity.
Q5: How does their sex and/or gender impact women in power?
Politics and Society
Q1: Is capitalism still at odds with Socialist political systems?
Q2: Are the Olympics a worthwhile pursuit for individuals or for the nations that host them?
Q3: How do different societies respond to death?
Q4: How has domesticating a specific animal changed the course of history?
Q5: How has society been changed by monsters in the past?
Culture and Arts
Q1: Explore how music has been used as a tool for social and political resistance in various cultures.
Q2: How do individuals maintain their cultural identity in an increasingly globalized world?
Q3: Discuss how theatre has been used to critique and reflect societal issues.
Q4: How does art influence social and political change throughout history?
Q5: How does the environment shape culture?
