Hi taking a break.
It seems your disinterested attitude is influencing your approach to how you see this class. You are looking at it very cut and dry.
I dont think ethics is a black and white thing. I think people need to be made aware and hopefully, with each situation, they will choose the right thing and grow.
I also believe a person, educated in ethics, CAN BE an ethical person. One can argue if they are not an ethical person, then the only reason they do the right thing is because someone who can punish them is watching them, suggesting they would not be ethical if they think they can get away with not doing the right thing. I dont think such is the case with all people.
It does not have to be your favorite subject, but you can get a lot out of it.
1. Those books take mental effort to get into. You have to squeeze that brain to get into it, and if others in the class bring up good points of discussion, you may end up liking it.
2. Each subject not only is to learn the “pshat” level of that subject, but they also develop parts of the brain and develop a nimbleness in thinking that develop your intellect and you as a person.
I say stick it out and try harder. You may find yourself passionately committed to an idea being challenged or find you have an understanding of a concept that you want to share or clarify for others.
If you have some points of difficulty, share them here with us. We can give you feedback. I would not mind.
Philosophy was actually a minor of mine in college. I am sure I forgot a lot, but I believe I kept the skill of sticking to a concept or idea with tenacity, which helps me learn now.
Like pushups, at first it’s really difficult, but stick with it and when you get stronger, you will get enjoyment.