Name: Philosophy in prison
Uploaded: 2011-11-28T16:22:47Z
Duration: 3 min 33 s
Description: Damon Horowitz teaches philosophy through the Prison University Project, bringing college-level classes to inmates of San Quentin State Prison. In this powerful short talk, he tells the story of an encounter with right and wrong that quickly gets personal.

Damon Horowitz teaches philosophy through the Prison University Project, bringing college-level classes to inmates of San Quentin State Prison. In this powerful short talk, he tells the story of an encounter with right and wrong that quickly gets personal.

Damon Horowitz: Philosophy in prison

Philosophy in prison

Exploring ethics in prison, a convict questions the essence of right and wrong, sparking a profound philosophical journey.

Philosophy transcends physical confines, liberating the mind of an inmate through the rigorous examination of moral concepts.

A dialogue on morality between a professor and a convict blurs societal labels, fostering shared intellectual discovery.