Does Morality Demand our Very Best? On Moral Prescriptions and the Line of Duty
... the notion that rightness, like goodness, is a scalar concept, that acts can be more and less right and that there is no line at which an act goes from right to wrong. For whatever line we might try to draw, the utilitarian will be just as concerned about increases in goodness above the line or belo ...
... the notion that rightness, like goodness, is a scalar concept, that acts can be more and less right and that there is no line at which an act goes from right to wrong. For whatever line we might try to draw, the utilitarian will be just as concerned about increases in goodness above the line or belo ...
What is Platonism
... philosopher. of the term. He is, rather, a rational mystic. One can't begin to understand Plato without allowing for this mystical, religious dimension of his thought. 2. The second consideration is that we should accept that there is a limit on how well the thought of Plato can be expressed in any ...
... philosopher. of the term. He is, rather, a rational mystic. One can't begin to understand Plato without allowing for this mystical, religious dimension of his thought. 2. The second consideration is that we should accept that there is a limit on how well the thought of Plato can be expressed in any ...
hcc 2nd exam review
... happiness. In order to do so we should usually be guided by those general rules which have been formulated as a result of the long experience of men in society: The beliefs that have come down are the rules of morality for the multitude, and or the philosopher, until he has succeeded in finding bett ...
... happiness. In order to do so we should usually be guided by those general rules which have been formulated as a result of the long experience of men in society: The beliefs that have come down are the rules of morality for the multitude, and or the philosopher, until he has succeeded in finding bett ...
Business Ethics
... part in the lie, not to support deceit. Let the lie come into the world, even dominate the world, but not through me.” -- Alexander Solzhenitsyn ...
... part in the lie, not to support deceit. Let the lie come into the world, even dominate the world, but not through me.” -- Alexander Solzhenitsyn ...
The charge of ethnocentrism TJ purported to offer a neutral and
... These ideas can be shared by every (or nearly every) reasonable person, whatever comprehensive doctrine they may affirm (if any) and thus provide a workable and stable overlapping consensus. If these ideas support a conception of justice, such as Rawls justice as fairness as encapsulated in his two ...
... These ideas can be shared by every (or nearly every) reasonable person, whatever comprehensive doctrine they may affirm (if any) and thus provide a workable and stable overlapping consensus. If these ideas support a conception of justice, such as Rawls justice as fairness as encapsulated in his two ...
ethical theory
... -- practical (as in PHIL 140) focuses on particular cases, often cases currently in dispute; less abstract, more accessible for beginners to philosophy -- ethical theory emphasizes general principles meant to explain our intuitions on cases we tend to agree about, as well as yielding answers to some ...
... -- practical (as in PHIL 140) focuses on particular cases, often cases currently in dispute; less abstract, more accessible for beginners to philosophy -- ethical theory emphasizes general principles meant to explain our intuitions on cases we tend to agree about, as well as yielding answers to some ...
Servais Pinckaers: Returning to a Thomisitc Morality of Happiness
... influences which undoubtedly have a role to play in his desire to abandon particular moralities which appear to be divorced from the human impulse for lasting happiness. A general lack of orientation within the new contemporary social order and the crisis of post-war morality are all trends which, a ...
... influences which undoubtedly have a role to play in his desire to abandon particular moralities which appear to be divorced from the human impulse for lasting happiness. A general lack of orientation within the new contemporary social order and the crisis of post-war morality are all trends which, a ...
Ethics Defined - Bremerton School District
... 1.(used with a singular or plural verb) a system of moral principles: the ethics of a culture. 2.the rules of conduct recognized in respect to a particular class ofhuman actions or a particular g roup, culture, etc.: medical ethics; Christian ethics. 3.moral principles, as of an individual: His ethi ...
... 1.(used with a singular or plural verb) a system of moral principles: the ethics of a culture. 2.the rules of conduct recognized in respect to a particular class ofhuman actions or a particular g roup, culture, etc.: medical ethics; Christian ethics. 3.moral principles, as of an individual: His ethi ...
Beginning to Understand Ethics In two or three brief, clear sentences
... What is ethics about? How can we best describe ethics? Lisa, this is a nonanswer. The question IS What is ethics about? Describe ethics as emotivism. This deals with ones expression of feelings or emotional attitude. An individual may express feelings of pleasure or displeasure at another person’s b ...
... What is ethics about? How can we best describe ethics? Lisa, this is a nonanswer. The question IS What is ethics about? Describe ethics as emotivism. This deals with ones expression of feelings or emotional attitude. An individual may express feelings of pleasure or displeasure at another person’s b ...
Diana Hoyos Valdés* Universidad de Caldas
... theses whereas others are prescriptive. In this sense some say that, when appreciating art, one cannot (mainly for psychological reasons) take on immoral attitudes as it is required for some artworks or that one in fact sometime1s does so, which seems to be a descriptive thesis about our behavior. T ...
... theses whereas others are prescriptive. In this sense some say that, when appreciating art, one cannot (mainly for psychological reasons) take on immoral attitudes as it is required for some artworks or that one in fact sometime1s does so, which seems to be a descriptive thesis about our behavior. T ...
Traditional Moral TheoryPosted09
... This theory specifies its goal to increase positive value and minimise evil. This goal on its own can hardly be disputed Utilitarianism has a potential answer for most situations, a simple action-guiding rule or principle widely applicable. We have a clear though demanding procedure for arriving at ...
... This theory specifies its goal to increase positive value and minimise evil. This goal on its own can hardly be disputed Utilitarianism has a potential answer for most situations, a simple action-guiding rule or principle widely applicable. We have a clear though demanding procedure for arriving at ...
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... 3. The akrates – (a person without will or weak-willed person) Cannot live in the mean by overcoming temptation. ...
... 3. The akrates – (a person without will or weak-willed person) Cannot live in the mean by overcoming temptation. ...
Bumper Sticker Ethics S Wilkens
... Is moral improvement possible? The concept of Change presents serious problems for relativism If truth and rightness are relative to cultures then what is the motivation to change. How do we evaluate change when it has occurred? In a slave culture a relativist cannot argue or moral grounds that sla ...
... Is moral improvement possible? The concept of Change presents serious problems for relativism If truth and rightness are relative to cultures then what is the motivation to change. How do we evaluate change when it has occurred? In a slave culture a relativist cannot argue or moral grounds that sla ...
Slide 1
... A virtue is a habit or quality that allows the bearer to succeed at his or her purpose ...
... A virtue is a habit or quality that allows the bearer to succeed at his or her purpose ...
Moral Management Models
... Conform to the highest standards of ethical behavior or professional standards of conduct. Ethical Leadership is commonplace. Their goal is to succeed within the confines of sound ethical precepts Demonstrate high integrity in thinking, speaking and doing. Follow both the letter and the spirit of th ...
... Conform to the highest standards of ethical behavior or professional standards of conduct. Ethical Leadership is commonplace. Their goal is to succeed within the confines of sound ethical precepts Demonstrate high integrity in thinking, speaking and doing. Follow both the letter and the spirit of th ...
Everyday Ethics - University of Montana
... Leadership and Prudence Over the last year people in high leadership positions have taken some hard falls due to ethics violations. Perhaps the one who fell the hardest is Tom Delay, brought down by the weight of numerous accusations that he violated standards of professional conduct and culminating ...
... Leadership and Prudence Over the last year people in high leadership positions have taken some hard falls due to ethics violations. Perhaps the one who fell the hardest is Tom Delay, brought down by the weight of numerous accusations that he violated standards of professional conduct and culminating ...
Modern Scholars, Virtuous People and Strengths and Weaknesses
... Virtue Ethics does not consider basic concepts such as rights and obligations, so it could be seen as incapable of dealing with big issues – you cannot use it to decide whether an act is right or wrong Applying Virtue Ethics to moral dilemmas can be difficult. It does not help people facing a crisis ...
... Virtue Ethics does not consider basic concepts such as rights and obligations, so it could be seen as incapable of dealing with big issues – you cannot use it to decide whether an act is right or wrong Applying Virtue Ethics to moral dilemmas can be difficult. It does not help people facing a crisis ...
William Moran Ethics: Virtue Dr. Faulders Character It is often said
... actually takes pleasure in acting moderately. Man finds in himself natural inclinations some of which care considered good and some of which poor. If a man has the natural inclination to be generous then this is not a virtue because it he is simply following his natural inclination. However if the s ...
... actually takes pleasure in acting moderately. Man finds in himself natural inclinations some of which care considered good and some of which poor. If a man has the natural inclination to be generous then this is not a virtue because it he is simply following his natural inclination. However if the s ...
Religion III Ch 6 notes
... It is good to remind ourselves that only humans are capable of making moral choices. This is made possible through the intellect and ...
... It is good to remind ourselves that only humans are capable of making moral choices. This is made possible through the intellect and ...
AGENT-BASED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY - IME-USP
... antiquity. Although philosophical theories tend to be of normative character they can be regarded as a starting point in considering a possible scientific approach for morality as a social phenomenon. Three theories are of particular interest to our discussion: virtue theory, deontology and utilitari ...
... antiquity. Although philosophical theories tend to be of normative character they can be regarded as a starting point in considering a possible scientific approach for morality as a social phenomenon. Three theories are of particular interest to our discussion: virtue theory, deontology and utilitari ...
Kerns Relativism and Essentialism
... very consciously. What we will want to do here is just identify what each of these two schools is so that we can use these terms in our future classroom discussions. Both ethical relativism and ethical essentialism recognize that there is a wide variety of social norms in the world regarding what is ...
... very consciously. What we will want to do here is just identify what each of these two schools is so that we can use these terms in our future classroom discussions. Both ethical relativism and ethical essentialism recognize that there is a wide variety of social norms in the world regarding what is ...
Bibliography - Mark R. Lindner
... 1. Justice, for Plato, consisted of a sort of harmony. Justice is the proper and harmonious interoperation of the three classes of people within a city, or in the case of the individual, of the three parts of the soul. According to Plato, the soul consisted of the desiring, or appetitive, part; the ...
... 1. Justice, for Plato, consisted of a sort of harmony. Justice is the proper and harmonious interoperation of the three classes of people within a city, or in the case of the individual, of the three parts of the soul. According to Plato, the soul consisted of the desiring, or appetitive, part; the ...
Chapter 3 - Personal homepage directory
... • 36% of workers calling in sick are lying. • 35% keep quiet about co-worker misconduct. • 12% of job resumes contain falsehoods. • Managers are more likely than other workers to report wrongdoing. • Managers with 0–3 years experience feel most pressure to violate personal ethics. ...
... • 36% of workers calling in sick are lying. • 35% keep quiet about co-worker misconduct. • 12% of job resumes contain falsehoods. • Managers are more likely than other workers to report wrongdoing. • Managers with 0–3 years experience feel most pressure to violate personal ethics. ...
On acts, omissions and responsibility
... moral framework provided in his argument. Finally, I briefly argue why some omissions may well be considered equivalent to some actions. I conclude that until McLachlan (or other commentators) demonstrates that it would be wrong, we should focus on agency and responsibility, rather than seek to deri ...
... moral framework provided in his argument. Finally, I briefly argue why some omissions may well be considered equivalent to some actions. I conclude that until McLachlan (or other commentators) demonstrates that it would be wrong, we should focus on agency and responsibility, rather than seek to deri ...