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Simon Meisch
Senior lecturer in interdisciplinary ethics at the Department of Ethics and Education, University of Tübingen, specialising in applied ethics and novel teaching approaches such as using serial narratives and comics in ethics education.
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Dec 1, 2025
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50. What can comics such as Heartstopper teach us about ethics? With Simon Meisch
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Simon Meisch, a Senior Lecturer in interdisciplinary ethics at the University of Tübingen, explores how comics can teach complex ethical issues. He highlights the effectiveness of serial narratives, like 'Heartstopper', in engaging diverse students. Meisch discusses how these stories address romantic identity and relationships, providing low-threshold entry points for ethical discussions. He emphasizes the importance of visual storytelling in fostering moral engagement and critically examines themes like consent and forgiveness while noting the need for deeper cultural analysis.
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