moral philosophy - The Richmond Philosophy Pages
... opera, reading great literature, doing philosophy… Can they be measured by the same yardstick? Sense in which they are equal? ...
... opera, reading great literature, doing philosophy… Can they be measured by the same yardstick? Sense in which they are equal? ...
Utilitarianism: objections
... child abusers only find and torture abandoned children. Only the child suffers pain (no one else knows about their activities). But they derive a great deal of happiness. So more happiness is produced by torturing the child than not, so it is morally right. This is clearly the wrong answer. Act util ...
... child abusers only find and torture abandoned children. Only the child suffers pain (no one else knows about their activities). But they derive a great deal of happiness. So more happiness is produced by torturing the child than not, so it is morally right. This is clearly the wrong answer. Act util ...
Morality and Ethics (cont.)
... Entries on: Consequentialism and Deontological Ethics andVirtue Ethics ...
... Entries on: Consequentialism and Deontological Ethics andVirtue Ethics ...
Understanding wellness
... being in the context of “aqua” or ‘water”, Ayurveda took this understanding to a more subtle level and explained it in terms of “space” or “vacuum” which is the most subtle of the five elements (the other three being air, fire and earth) that make up the entire universe as also the individual being ...
... being in the context of “aqua” or ‘water”, Ayurveda took this understanding to a more subtle level and explained it in terms of “space” or “vacuum” which is the most subtle of the five elements (the other three being air, fire and earth) that make up the entire universe as also the individual being ...
Ethical Theories
... Ethical Theories High-level account of how questions about morality should be addressed. ...
... Ethical Theories High-level account of how questions about morality should be addressed. ...
Aristotle on Human Excellence
... run. The greater good can only be attained in a society that upholds basic principles of justice (e.g.. the guilty are punished and the innocent acquitted). ...
... run. The greater good can only be attained in a society that upholds basic principles of justice (e.g.. the guilty are punished and the innocent acquitted). ...
moral values - Academic Home Page
... own family presents rather than give the same money to poor strangers? • Which takes precedent–fairness or the greatest happiness? What about medical experiments on a small group with the goal of benefitting the whole society? Fairness, the Golden Rule Often this becomes in our decision making what ...
... own family presents rather than give the same money to poor strangers? • Which takes precedent–fairness or the greatest happiness? What about medical experiments on a small group with the goal of benefitting the whole society? Fairness, the Golden Rule Often this becomes in our decision making what ...
Session 18
... 1. Normative claim: One should act in conformance with one's society. • This asserts a universal moral principle (contradiction) • Many moral heroes (Ghandi, Jesus) considered bad under this claim. 2. Alternative claim: It is wrong to judge other cultures by the standards of your own. • Again assert ...
... 1. Normative claim: One should act in conformance with one's society. • This asserts a universal moral principle (contradiction) • Many moral heroes (Ghandi, Jesus) considered bad under this claim. 2. Alternative claim: It is wrong to judge other cultures by the standards of your own. • Again assert ...
Utilitarianism-R-Warren-041014
... some ethical problems in health care. To identify some key strengths and weaknesses of utilitarianism in this context. ...
... some ethical problems in health care. To identify some key strengths and weaknesses of utilitarianism in this context. ...
OCR Document
... they said. I have since discovered that they meant exactly the opposite. They meant that sex was to be treated as no other impulse in our nature has ever been treated by civilized people. All the others, we admit, have to be bridled. Absolute obedience to your instinct for self-preservation is what ...
... they said. I have since discovered that they meant exactly the opposite. They meant that sex was to be treated as no other impulse in our nature has ever been treated by civilized people. All the others, we admit, have to be bridled. Absolute obedience to your instinct for self-preservation is what ...
Utilitarianism
... When Mill wrote Utilitarianism, there was a lot of misunderstanding of what utilitarians actually believed. Ch. 2 clarifies what utilitarianism is – what it really claims – by considering and replying to eleven objections which Mill argues arise from misunderstanding the theory. We consider only som ...
... When Mill wrote Utilitarianism, there was a lot of misunderstanding of what utilitarians actually believed. Ch. 2 clarifies what utilitarianism is – what it really claims – by considering and replying to eleven objections which Mill argues arise from misunderstanding the theory. We consider only som ...
Teleological Ethics
... Rule utilitarians such as Mill argue that some rules are necessary to protect our security and welfare, rules such as the right to a fair trial, or freedom of speech. We explore the difference between Bentham and Mill in the central section of this book. Rather than focus on an individual action, ru ...
... Rule utilitarians such as Mill argue that some rules are necessary to protect our security and welfare, rules such as the right to a fair trial, or freedom of speech. We explore the difference between Bentham and Mill in the central section of this book. Rather than focus on an individual action, ru ...
Utilitarianism
... • Was to find an objective basis for moral decision making. – He rejected notions of “moral sense,” “right reason,” “fitness of things” common in his day. – He found pleasure to be the only objective good, and pain the only evil. ...
... • Was to find an objective basis for moral decision making. – He rejected notions of “moral sense,” “right reason,” “fitness of things” common in his day. – He found pleasure to be the only objective good, and pain the only evil. ...
Aristotle on Human Excellence
... pleasure. This would permit a policy of punishing the innocent to avert a riot, to deter wrongdoers, etc. Utilitarians may respond by pointing out that, in fact, no society which falsely accuses innocent citizens will promote a greater balance of pleasure in the long run. The greater good can only b ...
... pleasure. This would permit a policy of punishing the innocent to avert a riot, to deter wrongdoers, etc. Utilitarians may respond by pointing out that, in fact, no society which falsely accuses innocent citizens will promote a greater balance of pleasure in the long run. The greater good can only b ...
The Hans India: How Happy is Happiness
... based on a GNH impact statement. The concept requires that all plans answer eight different parametres physical, mental and spiritual health; time-balance; social and community vitality; cultural vitality; education; living standards; good governance; and ecological vitality. Although the GNH framew ...
... based on a GNH impact statement. The concept requires that all plans answer eight different parametres physical, mental and spiritual health; time-balance; social and community vitality; cultural vitality; education; living standards; good governance; and ecological vitality. Although the GNH framew ...
Practice Quiz - General Ethics
... d) Bentham and Mill were bossy people. e) self-improvement is its first goal. ...
... d) Bentham and Mill were bossy people. e) self-improvement is its first goal. ...
Utilitarianism - Welcome to the UC Davis Philosophy
... • Some pleasures are so preferred that a considerable amount of discomfort is tolerated for their sake • Those of the higher faculties are preferred in this way by the competent, from their sense of dignity ...
... • Some pleasures are so preferred that a considerable amount of discomfort is tolerated for their sake • Those of the higher faculties are preferred in this way by the competent, from their sense of dignity ...
ARISTOTLE Why be ethical
... control desire and would be moderate in all things in an attempt to aim towards the good or happiness for oneself and the community. ...
... control desire and would be moderate in all things in an attempt to aim towards the good or happiness for oneself and the community. ...
SSN Basic Facts Fleurbaey on the Pursuit of Happiness
... are willing to sacrifice some degree of general satisfaction. The most prominent additional goals referred to their families and personal futures – with the latter especially important for younger respondents. In other words, in addition to pursuing overall satisfaction in life, people strive for th ...
... are willing to sacrifice some degree of general satisfaction. The most prominent additional goals referred to their families and personal futures – with the latter especially important for younger respondents. In other words, in addition to pursuing overall satisfaction in life, people strive for th ...
Mill - Key Statements in Utiltarianism
... 17. “We do not call anything wrong, unless we mean to imply that a person ought to be punished in some way or other for doing it; if not by law, by the opinion of his fellow creatures; if not by opinion, by the reproaches of his own conscience. This seems to be the real turning point of the distinct ...
... 17. “We do not call anything wrong, unless we mean to imply that a person ought to be punished in some way or other for doing it; if not by law, by the opinion of his fellow creatures; if not by opinion, by the reproaches of his own conscience. This seems to be the real turning point of the distinct ...
Happiness
Happiness, gladness or joy is a mental or emotional state of well-being defined by positive or pleasant emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy. A variety of biological, psychological, religious and philosophical approaches have striven to define happiness and identify its sources. Various research groups, including positive psychology, are employing the scientific method to research questions about what ""happiness"" is, and how it might be attained.The United Nations declared 20 March the International Day of Happiness to recognise the relevance of happiness and well-being as universal goals.