Argument that statements of value cannot be translated into
... both desirable to most and yet wrong. It is possible to say, without contradiction, that some action is both desirable to the individual and yet wrong. The phrases “x is good” and “x is desirable” cannot be equivalent. ...
... both desirable to most and yet wrong. It is possible to say, without contradiction, that some action is both desirable to the individual and yet wrong. The phrases “x is good” and “x is desirable” cannot be equivalent. ...
Ethical Theory - Watford Grammar School For Boys
... situation ethics provides a helpful method of moral decision-making whether or not an ethical judgement about something being good, bad, right or wrong can be based on the extent to which, in any given situation, agape is best served whether Fletcher’s understanding of agape is really religious or w ...
... situation ethics provides a helpful method of moral decision-making whether or not an ethical judgement about something being good, bad, right or wrong can be based on the extent to which, in any given situation, agape is best served whether Fletcher’s understanding of agape is really religious or w ...
Chapter 4 - Jeremy Alan Woods
... only if they benefit everyone the difference principle suggests that inequalities are justified if they benefit the position of the least advantaged person ...
... only if they benefit everyone the difference principle suggests that inequalities are justified if they benefit the position of the least advantaged person ...
Ethical Systems
... Ethical Formalism • for an action to be moral, it is not sufficient that you do the right thing -- you must also do it from the right maxim (basis for action) • With its greater emphasis on logic over content, the laws themselves are more important than judging what actions are humanitarian • the G ...
... Ethical Formalism • for an action to be moral, it is not sufficient that you do the right thing -- you must also do it from the right maxim (basis for action) • With its greater emphasis on logic over content, the laws themselves are more important than judging what actions are humanitarian • the G ...
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... For example, when ask to give our opinion of someone’s cooking we may decide to be less than completely honest in order to avoid harming that person. Since conflicts among various principles and standards can arise, we must frequently exercise our judgment in deciding how we should act. In orde ...
... For example, when ask to give our opinion of someone’s cooking we may decide to be less than completely honest in order to avoid harming that person. Since conflicts among various principles and standards can arise, we must frequently exercise our judgment in deciding how we should act. In orde ...
Emergency Ethics - Monash Arts Staff Profiles
... emergency, Simon Wigley; Deontology at the threshold, Larry Alexander; A first order ethic of solidarity and reciprocity, ...
... emergency, Simon Wigley; Deontology at the threshold, Larry Alexander; A first order ethic of solidarity and reciprocity, ...
phi_107_overview_4
... receive the same basic freedoms as everyone else and that disparities in wealth are not such that some live in mansions but others are homeless. Gauthier’s Contractarian Ethics Another version of social contract theory was developed by David Gauthier who used game theory to establish the mutual self ...
... receive the same basic freedoms as everyone else and that disparities in wealth are not such that some live in mansions but others are homeless. Gauthier’s Contractarian Ethics Another version of social contract theory was developed by David Gauthier who used game theory to establish the mutual self ...
Dealing with Ethical Dilemmas in Public Administration
... and to the extent that contrasted values or decisional premises could apply in the situation, one is entering the world of ethical dilemmas or that of 'hard choices' (Hart, 196 1). A dilemma is something wider and more demanding than a problem, however difficult or complex the latter may be (Rapopor ...
... and to the extent that contrasted values or decisional premises could apply in the situation, one is entering the world of ethical dilemmas or that of 'hard choices' (Hart, 196 1). A dilemma is something wider and more demanding than a problem, however difficult or complex the latter may be (Rapopor ...
Moral reasoning
... wellbeing and desires as seen from their own personal perspective, and by responding positively to the same so as to preserve the values of those relationships; • Ethics of care is more than just following the moral principles discussed earlier; it involves attending and positively responding to the ...
... wellbeing and desires as seen from their own personal perspective, and by responding positively to the same so as to preserve the values of those relationships; • Ethics of care is more than just following the moral principles discussed earlier; it involves attending and positively responding to the ...
Introductory Lecture
... • It’s clear that the cultural differences argument does not make a convincing case for moral relativism. • This doesn’t prove that moral relativism is false. • It does prove that the cultural differences argument isn’t a good reason for believing in moral relativism. • A general rule for philosophy ...
... • It’s clear that the cultural differences argument does not make a convincing case for moral relativism. • This doesn’t prove that moral relativism is false. • It does prove that the cultural differences argument isn’t a good reason for believing in moral relativism. • A general rule for philosophy ...
ILA Powerpoint - Society for Personality and Social Psychology
... • an individual’s organized set of beliefs and values pertaining to ...
... • an individual’s organized set of beliefs and values pertaining to ...
3Christian Ethics1
... • Morality = our lived experience of human freedom -- trying to use our freedom to live well or of discovering what is worth living for and trying to live accordingly) ü Note: moral practice may differ from moral aspirations • Ethics = critical reflection on morality --stepping back to examine, anal ...
... • Morality = our lived experience of human freedom -- trying to use our freedom to live well or of discovering what is worth living for and trying to live accordingly) ü Note: moral practice may differ from moral aspirations • Ethics = critical reflection on morality --stepping back to examine, anal ...
Lecture 5: Consequential and Deontological Ethics:
... power of the will to rise above all natural feelings and inclinations. This raises us above our natural world. ...
... power of the will to rise above all natural feelings and inclinations. This raises us above our natural world. ...
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... world a better place; and – If we can scientifically assess various possible courses of action to determine which will have the greatest positive effect on the world; then – We can provide a scientific answer to the question of what we ought to do. ...
... world a better place; and – If we can scientifically assess various possible courses of action to determine which will have the greatest positive effect on the world; then – We can provide a scientific answer to the question of what we ought to do. ...
The Importance of Ethics to the Practice of Public Relations
... Harris et al. (1995) argue that though practicing professionals do not frequently consult their codes, that does not necessarily mean that they do not know about or care about the their contents. “Further, the fact that codes of ethics sometimes seem internally inconsistent can be addressed by under ...
... Harris et al. (1995) argue that though practicing professionals do not frequently consult their codes, that does not necessarily mean that they do not know about or care about the their contents. “Further, the fact that codes of ethics sometimes seem internally inconsistent can be addressed by under ...
Stace on ethical absolutism
... offer any solution/refutation here. (there is an ellipsis, however… who knows what the editors omitted.) Arguments against ethical relativism the problem of critique. We believe that we can properly say that something is morally praiseworthy or not, that one moral system is better than another or ...
... offer any solution/refutation here. (there is an ellipsis, however… who knows what the editors omitted.) Arguments against ethical relativism the problem of critique. We believe that we can properly say that something is morally praiseworthy or not, that one moral system is better than another or ...
Institutional Integrity and Organizational Ethics
... A methodic process for reasoning about ethical challenges to refute the notion that ethics is merely a matter of opinion Perception that this effort “pays off” in better outcomes for patients, families and staff, in short, it is “worth” the time, energy and money invested The institutional cult ...
... A methodic process for reasoning about ethical challenges to refute the notion that ethics is merely a matter of opinion Perception that this effort “pays off” in better outcomes for patients, families and staff, in short, it is “worth” the time, energy and money invested The institutional cult ...
Resolving an Ethical Dilemma
... that he becomes dangerously self-righteous. Word of his exploits could lead to his being imitated by others in a way that impedes the broad social benefits that flow from respecting rights of ownership. Yet even Mill' s brand of utilitarianism cannot avoid certain difficulties. First, some question ...
... that he becomes dangerously self-righteous. Word of his exploits could lead to his being imitated by others in a way that impedes the broad social benefits that flow from respecting rights of ownership. Yet even Mill' s brand of utilitarianism cannot avoid certain difficulties. First, some question ...
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... Non-moral uses of key terms. Good, bad, right and wrong are often used in a non-moral sense, e.g., good meal, bad tooth, etc. These uses often refer to function. Aristotle argued that morality is tied to the function of a human being. This should not be confused with any idea that meals or teeth are ...
... Non-moral uses of key terms. Good, bad, right and wrong are often used in a non-moral sense, e.g., good meal, bad tooth, etc. These uses often refer to function. Aristotle argued that morality is tied to the function of a human being. This should not be confused with any idea that meals or teeth are ...
Slide 1
... discussions, conversations and debates and made in group contexts Individuals often rely on organizations and groups for meaning, direction, and purpose Individuals are integral parts of organizational cultures, which have standards to govern what is acceptable It is argued that integrating ethics i ...
... discussions, conversations and debates and made in group contexts Individuals often rely on organizations and groups for meaning, direction, and purpose Individuals are integral parts of organizational cultures, which have standards to govern what is acceptable It is argued that integrating ethics i ...
The Concept of Justice in Aristotle`s and Theravada Buddhist Ethics
... describes the symptoms and the need for healing and diagnoses the nature of the illness: “Wake up”, says Buddha “you are ignorant, unenlightened and suffering”. The second one is also diagnostic but it focuses on the pathological condition which causes the illness: “You are attached to the pleasura ...
... describes the symptoms and the need for healing and diagnoses the nature of the illness: “Wake up”, says Buddha “you are ignorant, unenlightened and suffering”. The second one is also diagnostic but it focuses on the pathological condition which causes the illness: “You are attached to the pleasura ...
Introduction to Ethics - James Madison University
... Provides no way out for cultures in conflict Because many practices are acceptable does not mean any cultural practice is acceptable (many/any fallacy) Societies do, in fact, share certain core values Only indirectly based on reason ...
... Provides no way out for cultures in conflict Because many practices are acceptable does not mean any cultural practice is acceptable (many/any fallacy) Societies do, in fact, share certain core values Only indirectly based on reason ...
Ethics Versus Morality
... Ethics and morality—these words are often used to refer to an individual’s ability to “do what is right.” These synonymous English words were derived from different languages. “Ethics” is derived from Greek. “Morality” is derived from Latin. ...
... Ethics and morality—these words are often used to refer to an individual’s ability to “do what is right.” These synonymous English words were derived from different languages. “Ethics” is derived from Greek. “Morality” is derived from Latin. ...
presentation ( format)
... disease; he rid them of it …then ordered them to live as usual…for those however, whose bodies were always in a state of inner sickness he did not attempt to prescribe a regimen to make their life a prolonged misery…medicine was not intended for them and they should not be treated even if they were ...
... disease; he rid them of it …then ordered them to live as usual…for those however, whose bodies were always in a state of inner sickness he did not attempt to prescribe a regimen to make their life a prolonged misery…medicine was not intended for them and they should not be treated even if they were ...