Moral Philosophy and Business
... Utilitarianism is the view that we should always act to promote the greatest balance of good over bad for everyone affected by our actions. By “good” utilitarians mean happiness, or pleasure. The basic theme of this view is held in the work of Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill. Bentham thought tha ...
... Utilitarianism is the view that we should always act to promote the greatest balance of good over bad for everyone affected by our actions. By “good” utilitarians mean happiness, or pleasure. The basic theme of this view is held in the work of Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill. Bentham thought tha ...
CONFUCIUS AND KANT OR THE ETHICS OF DUTY
... longer obey, then politeness, intelligence and fidelity towards duty are neglected, the social order leads to anarchy, and nature itself is affected. Then, the universe turns into the real chaos. Immanuel Kant thinks that perfection is similar to holiness, it is not a gift given to any rational indi ...
... longer obey, then politeness, intelligence and fidelity towards duty are neglected, the social order leads to anarchy, and nature itself is affected. Then, the universe turns into the real chaos. Immanuel Kant thinks that perfection is similar to holiness, it is not a gift given to any rational indi ...
Why Study Ethics?
... terms, as well as how ethical statements can be verified. normative ethics Definition of right conduct and moral duties. applied ethics Application of ethical principles to specific issues or fields. professional ethics Examination of the behavior of certain ...
... terms, as well as how ethical statements can be verified. normative ethics Definition of right conduct and moral duties. applied ethics Application of ethical principles to specific issues or fields. professional ethics Examination of the behavior of certain ...
Kant`s Ethics
... law that one neglect personal development. Fourth Example: Charity to Others Maxim: I will not contribute anything to others who are in distress. We can envision such a society. Nevertheless, it is self-contradictory for one might need the help of others at some time. So he cannot will this maxim as ...
... law that one neglect personal development. Fourth Example: Charity to Others Maxim: I will not contribute anything to others who are in distress. We can envision such a society. Nevertheless, it is self-contradictory for one might need the help of others at some time. So he cannot will this maxim as ...
PHIL 1003: Introduction
... theology, medicine and law • Connotes: – universality (universe), whole – all-encompassing human knowledge, – academic freedom: free and open discussion of ideas without external interference. ...
... theology, medicine and law • Connotes: – universality (universe), whole – all-encompassing human knowledge, – academic freedom: free and open discussion of ideas without external interference. ...
Ethics in Modern Philosophy
... • [b] It is asked then simply whether this principle founded on self-love can become a universal law of nature. • Now we see at once that a system of nature of which it should be a law to destroy life by means of the very feeling whose special nature it is to impel to the improvement of life would c ...
... • [b] It is asked then simply whether this principle founded on self-love can become a universal law of nature. • Now we see at once that a system of nature of which it should be a law to destroy life by means of the very feeling whose special nature it is to impel to the improvement of life would c ...
Cultural Relativism
... universalism by asserting that what is genuinely right or wrong varies from one culture to the next. More precisely, no moral principle, not even a very general one (e.g., the Golden Rule) is universally true or valid (except, perhaps, by coincidence). Rather, whatever truth or validity a moral prin ...
... universalism by asserting that what is genuinely right or wrong varies from one culture to the next. More precisely, no moral principle, not even a very general one (e.g., the Golden Rule) is universally true or valid (except, perhaps, by coincidence). Rather, whatever truth or validity a moral prin ...
The Ethics of Animal Use
... morally problematic insofar as it is likely to encourage morally problematic character traits like viciousness. It is not wrong in itself. *Worries? ...
... morally problematic insofar as it is likely to encourage morally problematic character traits like viciousness. It is not wrong in itself. *Worries? ...
Shafer-Landua and Ethical Subjectivism - K
... 2. Either He does so because these are the right rules, or not. 3. Suppose not. 4. Then God’s commands are arbitrary, and supply no authoritative moral reasons for actions (at most the reasons are prudential—one serve’s one’s best interests by obeying them; but there is no reason to think disobedien ...
... 2. Either He does so because these are the right rules, or not. 3. Suppose not. 4. Then God’s commands are arbitrary, and supply no authoritative moral reasons for actions (at most the reasons are prudential—one serve’s one’s best interests by obeying them; but there is no reason to think disobedien ...
Moral reasoning
... our feelings, thinking and judgment based on our moral principles and values. • The ultimate aim of ethical behaviour and practice is to feel satisfied (and not necessarily justified) about one’s conduct and behaviour or action and its outcome. • Acting in keeping with one’s ethics involves making a ...
... our feelings, thinking and judgment based on our moral principles and values. • The ultimate aim of ethical behaviour and practice is to feel satisfied (and not necessarily justified) about one’s conduct and behaviour or action and its outcome. • Acting in keeping with one’s ethics involves making a ...
Prescriptivism
... between ‘good action’ and ‘right action’: ‘good action’ commends the action without necessarily commanding it – we are saying it should be praised, but not necessarily that you have to do it to be a good person. If we say an action is the ‘right action’, then we are commanding it – it is a guideline ...
... between ‘good action’ and ‘right action’: ‘good action’ commends the action without necessarily commanding it – we are saying it should be praised, but not necessarily that you have to do it to be a good person. If we say an action is the ‘right action’, then we are commanding it – it is a guideline ...
Ethics - drfredmugambi.com
... Perform duties at and away from work Enact attitudes Enact behavior Make decisions Relate to others Carry out your responsibilities Plan for the future ...
... Perform duties at and away from work Enact attitudes Enact behavior Make decisions Relate to others Carry out your responsibilities Plan for the future ...
Moral and Legal Reasoning
... ◦ Boy scout pledge – to be loyal, helpful, friendly, and so forth. ◦ Aristotle – develop virtues by using our capacity to reason to moderate our impulses and appetites. ◦ Exercises 12.6 on page 452. ...
... ◦ Boy scout pledge – to be loyal, helpful, friendly, and so forth. ◦ Aristotle – develop virtues by using our capacity to reason to moderate our impulses and appetites. ◦ Exercises 12.6 on page 452. ...
The Intercultural Ethics Agenda from an Objectivist Point of View
... – Much disagreement that appears moral is not about fundamental moral principles at all: much disagreement involves disagreement about how to apply shared principles or disagreement about factual matters that condition applicability of shared moral principles. – Indeed, one reason that diversity of ...
... – Much disagreement that appears moral is not about fundamental moral principles at all: much disagreement involves disagreement about how to apply shared principles or disagreement about factual matters that condition applicability of shared moral principles. – Indeed, one reason that diversity of ...
Objectivism 101: Life and Happiness
... “Happiness is the successful state of life, suffering is the warning signal of failure, of death. Just as the pleasure-pain mechanism of man's body is an automatic indicator of his body's welfare or injury, a barometer of its basic alternative, life or death—so the emotional mechanism of man's consc ...
... “Happiness is the successful state of life, suffering is the warning signal of failure, of death. Just as the pleasure-pain mechanism of man's body is an automatic indicator of his body's welfare or injury, a barometer of its basic alternative, life or death—so the emotional mechanism of man's consc ...
Responsibilities of a Staff Cadet/Officer
... to fulfill assigned duties and responsibilities should not be delegated. Authority should never be delegated beyond the lowest level of competence and may be limited by command. ...
... to fulfill assigned duties and responsibilities should not be delegated. Authority should never be delegated beyond the lowest level of competence and may be limited by command. ...
caring about ethics of care: a new dimension
... moral orientation is different from men’s. Lawrence Kohlberg’s work on moral development, based on Jean Piaget’s theory, distinguished three levels in people’s moral development: preconventional level, conventional level and postconventional level. In Kohlberg’s progression pattern the first level i ...
... moral orientation is different from men’s. Lawrence Kohlberg’s work on moral development, based on Jean Piaget’s theory, distinguished three levels in people’s moral development: preconventional level, conventional level and postconventional level. In Kohlberg’s progression pattern the first level i ...
Kidder: How Good People Make Tough Choices
... tomorrow morning on the front pages of the nation’s newspapers? What would be your response if a decision made in private suddenly became public? This is a test of your social mores. 3. The Mom Test: “If I were my Mother, what would I do?” or “If Mom knew about this, what would she think?” This is a ...
... tomorrow morning on the front pages of the nation’s newspapers? What would be your response if a decision made in private suddenly became public? This is a test of your social mores. 3. The Mom Test: “If I were my Mother, what would I do?” or “If Mom knew about this, what would she think?” This is a ...
document
... You must not carry false rumors; you shall not join hands with the guilty to act as a malicious witness: You shall neither side with the mighty to do wrong--you shall not give perverse testimony in a dispute so as to pervert it in favor of the mighty--nor shall you show deference to a poor man in h ...
... You must not carry false rumors; you shall not join hands with the guilty to act as a malicious witness: You shall neither side with the mighty to do wrong--you shall not give perverse testimony in a dispute so as to pervert it in favor of the mighty--nor shall you show deference to a poor man in h ...
ethics primer
... Ethics is the study of right versus wrong. The key idea that defines right and wrong is the concept of obligation. A right act is one which fulfills an obligation. A wrong act is one that transgresses an obligation. There are many forms of obligation: obligations to self, to others, to society, to t ...
... Ethics is the study of right versus wrong. The key idea that defines right and wrong is the concept of obligation. A right act is one which fulfills an obligation. A wrong act is one that transgresses an obligation. There are many forms of obligation: obligations to self, to others, to society, to t ...
Ethics, Morals and the Professional
... treat the client with respect and kindness). Others can be more specific (i.e., do not share confidential information). ...
... treat the client with respect and kindness). Others can be more specific (i.e., do not share confidential information). ...
Ethics – Handout 8 Foot, “What Is Moral Relativism?”
... concepts even if there are limitless variations in the way people are inclined to apply it. Foot thinks we can do this in the case of some taste concepts (like good-looking) but not others (e.g., pretty): “It makes sense to speak of another society as thinking good-looking just the faces we think no ...
... concepts even if there are limitless variations in the way people are inclined to apply it. Foot thinks we can do this in the case of some taste concepts (like good-looking) but not others (e.g., pretty): “It makes sense to speak of another society as thinking good-looking just the faces we think no ...
ethics - Weebly
... Absolutist theories are usually DEONTOLOGICAL. Something that is ‘absolute’ has no exceptions or hesitations e.g. you might say, “I am absolutely sure” to indicate that you are certain. In morality an absolutist theory is a theory that holds that moral value (of actions, principles etc..) is absolut ...
... Absolutist theories are usually DEONTOLOGICAL. Something that is ‘absolute’ has no exceptions or hesitations e.g. you might say, “I am absolutely sure” to indicate that you are certain. In morality an absolutist theory is a theory that holds that moral value (of actions, principles etc..) is absolut ...
Ethics
... 2. Abstraction of practical action and concretion of theoretical thought 3. Ethical knowledge and moral action 4. Theorized ethics and applied ethics ...
... 2. Abstraction of practical action and concretion of theoretical thought 3. Ethical knowledge and moral action 4. Theorized ethics and applied ethics ...