:: being bad ::

:: Friday, October 10, 2003 ::

Several points. I think Jackie's comments on abortion, and on actions as a result of circumstances being distinguished from bad behaviour per se are enlightening. It's interesting that most of the bad behaviour cited was apparently stuff that people felt guilty about rather than things that had clearly caused harm to others. (Note that the most extreme instance claimed has been left out of the summary of the session on WOLF - for legal reasons, and because we don't believe you.)

On a related point, though perhaps at the opposite end of the spectrum, there were hardly any mentions of actions that the vast majority of people would find really despicable. In the past we've been asked why this module doesn't cover material such as child abuse and serial killing. The answer is contained in the feedback from the first session - we're generally looking at behaviour that a large proportion of the population might well indulge in, but still might label as unhealthy, undesirable, perverse, etc. We're talking about being BAD, not being EVIL (whatever definitions you want to attach to those words). For serial murder you'll have to wait until the level 2 module...

Anyway, enjoy (!) the module, and remember that we practise what we preach (though, allegedly, I can't speak for the others).
:: mark 10:51 am [+] ::
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Hi'y'all from freezing cold Minnesota. Thought I'd let you all know that I'm alive and well if a little nippy. I'm here during election fever (!) and everyone's wondering if - with the Republican's victory - war is on the way. But no one seems that worried - maybe they should be... Being in a hostel I've been meeting mainly travellers, who aren't really typical of Americans, most of whom don't even have a passport, of course. In fact, they've been so 'odd' that I've even run into an old member of the International Socialists, who I thought had all gone into hiding in the late 60s.
:: mark 3:17 pm [+] ::
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The blogs are causing a few problems for some people it seems. Not sure why, because they're really easy to use once you get the hand of them. I'm a little frustrated because I'm spending all my time dealing with the blogs and not getting to grips with the content of the module. I'd have liked to be in the session on Risks, because I don't think that I take enough of them. And Infidelity, but not for the same reason. Which is not to say that I'm that familiar with the practice either. Think I'll stop here before I get myself into trouble.

So I'm really grateful to the bloggers who are keeping me up to date on the sessions. Thanks to Kathryn and Saleha for the details of the Risk session and to Cami for stuff from Infidelity.

There's lots of good stuff being done - here's one that caught my eye - not sure who the picture is but I'll stick up a picture of my cat if you like. Let me know.
:: mark 2:50 pm [+] ::
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Dennis and Gnasher welcome you to the module
:: mark 11:57 am [+] ::
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Check the PH1000 Being Bad page on WOLF for frequently asked questions on the creation and maintenance of blogs.
:: mark 4:10 pm [+] ::
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Being Bad home page
:: mark 6:59 am [+] ::
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I think the first session went pretty well - despite some technical problems and the squeeze in the room. There are some strange people on this module though - and that's only the staff.

We're clearly going to be dealing with some potentially offensive and difficult material. Critical distance, people!

Ok - it's going to be a bumpy ride - see you at the other side...
:: mark 1:00 pm [+] ::
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University of Wolverhampton
School of Humanities, Languages and Social Sciences

PH1000 Being Bad

Aims:
1. To investigate the nature, place and meaning of immoral, dangerous, unhealthy, unreasonable or imprudent practices, behaviour and lifestyles.
2. To consider critically certain normative and practical questions about them, especially ‘what is to be said in their favour?’.

Outcomes:
On completion of this module you will be able to:
1. Reflect critically on the place and importance in human life of a range of phenomena that are considered be immoral, dangerous, unhealthy, unreasonable or imprudent.
2. Consider those phenomena in relation to your chosen subjects and interests.
3. Consider some of your own values, preferences and commitments in a critical way.
4. Engage in reasoned dialogue with others on matters about which there is disagreement.
5. Engage in simple research from a variety of sources.
:: mark 5:52 pm [+] ::
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