Everyday Ethics in Singapore

This module examines the ethical dimensions of everyday life in Singapore. It focuses on moral encounters and dilemmas that arise in our pursuit of ‘happiness, prosperity, and progress’. We will explore how the tools of moral reasoning and engagement apply to local concerns, such as inequality, meritocracy, multiculturalism, immigration, and marriage. This will challenge us to clarify moral values transformed by social and technological changes, combine moral principles with practical constraints, and balance other interests with our own. We will also consider how moral dialogue can be cultivated in Singapore’s multicultural society, so as to manage diverse traditions and divergent values.