Kant and Respect for Persons
... To do something right requires that we do it for the right reason. An action can have a proper outcome with out it being moral. (Amoral, Immoral, Moral actions) Any action which is right or wrong in a given situation must be wrong for any ...
... To do something right requires that we do it for the right reason. An action can have a proper outcome with out it being moral. (Amoral, Immoral, Moral actions) Any action which is right or wrong in a given situation must be wrong for any ...
幻灯片 1
... on child labor by saying that it is ‘always’ wrong. He is adopting an absolutist stance in arguing that there are no situations in which child labor might be ethically acceptable. The deontological view is that an act is right or wrong in itself and does not depend upon any other considerations. If ...
... on child labor by saying that it is ‘always’ wrong. He is adopting an absolutist stance in arguing that there are no situations in which child labor might be ethically acceptable. The deontological view is that an act is right or wrong in itself and does not depend upon any other considerations. If ...
Morality and Ethics
... Used in making judgments about people’s actions Judgments are justifiable by reason Means to achieve purpose is different The process of making codes and laws Enforcement Nature of punishment ...
... Used in making judgments about people’s actions Judgments are justifiable by reason Means to achieve purpose is different The process of making codes and laws Enforcement Nature of punishment ...
The position and role of deontology in postmodern society
... and that when he/she has freedom he/she should comply voluntarily with proper rules. In this context, the human should be assisted by developing and approving relevant legal acts that would enforce him/her to comply with; The ethics merges with the law, both being coercible, but they should not be ...
... and that when he/she has freedom he/she should comply voluntarily with proper rules. In this context, the human should be assisted by developing and approving relevant legal acts that would enforce him/her to comply with; The ethics merges with the law, both being coercible, but they should not be ...
Subjectivism in Ethics
... It is a fact that the Nazis exterminated millions of innocent people; but according to Ethical Subjectivism, .it is not a fact that what they did was evil. When we say their actions were evil we are only saying that we have only negative feelings towards them. The same applies to any moral judgment ...
... It is a fact that the Nazis exterminated millions of innocent people; but according to Ethical Subjectivism, .it is not a fact that what they did was evil. When we say their actions were evil we are only saying that we have only negative feelings towards them. The same applies to any moral judgment ...
Morality in the Modern World
... How ‘Moral' are the Following People? Number the following people between 110. 1 = They have a very good sense of Morality (Are Good) 10= Poor Sense of Morality (Are Evil) ...
... How ‘Moral' are the Following People? Number the following people between 110. 1 = They have a very good sense of Morality (Are Good) 10= Poor Sense of Morality (Are Evil) ...
APSperception2012
... Multiple motivational influences on perception have been found: those who are fatigued or carrying heavy objects or even in a negative mood perceive distances as further away or hills as steeper (Balcetis & Dunning, 2010; Bhalla & Proffitt, 1999; Proffitt et al, 2003; Stefanucci et al, 2008). The re ...
... Multiple motivational influences on perception have been found: those who are fatigued or carrying heavy objects or even in a negative mood perceive distances as further away or hills as steeper (Balcetis & Dunning, 2010; Bhalla & Proffitt, 1999; Proffitt et al, 2003; Stefanucci et al, 2008). The re ...
Glosario Etica
... we try to achieve, while the means are the actions or things which we use in order to accomplish those ends. A hammer provides the means for pounding a nail in a piece of wood. Some philosophers, most notably Immanuel Kant, have argued that we should never treat human beings merely as means to an en ...
... we try to achieve, while the means are the actions or things which we use in order to accomplish those ends. A hammer provides the means for pounding a nail in a piece of wood. Some philosophers, most notably Immanuel Kant, have argued that we should never treat human beings merely as means to an en ...
Relativism—Descriptive and Normative
... Descriptive relativism—This is the view that different cultures have different moral codes. The moral codes of traditional Eskimos, of feudal Japanese, of modern Western Europeans, of ancient Greeks, of New Guinea headhunters, etc. differ in some fairly significant ways. The ancient Greeks thought i ...
... Descriptive relativism—This is the view that different cultures have different moral codes. The moral codes of traditional Eskimos, of feudal Japanese, of modern Western Europeans, of ancient Greeks, of New Guinea headhunters, etc. differ in some fairly significant ways. The ancient Greeks thought i ...
Four Types of Ethical Conflict
... Another type of moral philosophy is normative ethics. Rather than determining what is right and wrong in any given situation--the job of applied ethics--normative ethics assesses the factors that enable us to make moral decisions in the first place. It considers three main factors: the action, the p ...
... Another type of moral philosophy is normative ethics. Rather than determining what is right and wrong in any given situation--the job of applied ethics--normative ethics assesses the factors that enable us to make moral decisions in the first place. It considers three main factors: the action, the p ...
Ethics - Handout 22 Susan Wolf, "Moral Saints"
... Wolf notes that for the moral saint, it’s not just that moral values crowd out or outnumber or outcompete non-moral values – rather, nonmoral values are subsumed under moral ones. The moral saint can see these other values as valuable only to the extent that they contribute to the moral ideal. But, ...
... Wolf notes that for the moral saint, it’s not just that moral values crowd out or outnumber or outcompete non-moral values – rather, nonmoral values are subsumed under moral ones. The moral saint can see these other values as valuable only to the extent that they contribute to the moral ideal. But, ...
Ethical Pluralism and Relativism
... principle which is universally applicable. But it also says that people in whatever culture should respect others’ moral codes. As being neutral is neither right nor wrong, why must we be tolerant of other cultures’ practices? ...
... principle which is universally applicable. But it also says that people in whatever culture should respect others’ moral codes. As being neutral is neither right nor wrong, why must we be tolerant of other cultures’ practices? ...
Power Point Presentation
... obligation based on a universally valid norm is the action’s sole motive ...
... obligation based on a universally valid norm is the action’s sole motive ...
Beginning to Understand Ethics
... Ethics is the Moral principles that govern a person's behaviour. The basic question of ethics is the questions that one would ask themselves “what shall I do” It is similar to moral philosophy, “what ought I (morally) to do?” What is my duty to do?” ...
... Ethics is the Moral principles that govern a person's behaviour. The basic question of ethics is the questions that one would ask themselves “what shall I do” It is similar to moral philosophy, “what ought I (morally) to do?” What is my duty to do?” ...
File - Learning and Writing
... explored is that leaders in this society have their jobs on the line and thus put a lot of thought into morally right decisions, “We’ve got two suicide bombers in that house but no one wants to take responsibility for pulling the trigger”. Two very different views on what is considered legitimate an ...
... explored is that leaders in this society have their jobs on the line and thus put a lot of thought into morally right decisions, “We’ve got two suicide bombers in that house but no one wants to take responsibility for pulling the trigger”. Two very different views on what is considered legitimate an ...
Chapter 3: Morality and the Moral Life Ethics
... Ethical Egoism seems to be inconsistent with our considered moral judgments. ...
... Ethical Egoism seems to be inconsistent with our considered moral judgments. ...
Theories of Development - King`s Psychology Network
... problems through systematic experimentation. Develops concerns about social issues, identity. Source: Wadsworth, B.J. (1989). Piaget’s theory of cognitive development: An introduction for students of psychology and education. New York: Longman. ...
... problems through systematic experimentation. Develops concerns about social issues, identity. Source: Wadsworth, B.J. (1989). Piaget’s theory of cognitive development: An introduction for students of psychology and education. New York: Longman. ...
What is Ethics?
... Arguments against relativism If cultural relativism is true, there can be no genuine moral disagreements. (Moral dilemma The Nazis) That people have different moral views is a descriptive rather than normative point. Objective morality • The rightness/wrongness of an act is not dependent upon hu ...
... Arguments against relativism If cultural relativism is true, there can be no genuine moral disagreements. (Moral dilemma The Nazis) That people have different moral views is a descriptive rather than normative point. Objective morality • The rightness/wrongness of an act is not dependent upon hu ...
Aristotle on Human Excellence
... Pleasure is not just a matter of quantity. Higher quality pleasures (like using one’s mind, creativity, doing good deeds, having friends) are more desirable and make life more worth living than mere bodily sensations. ...
... Pleasure is not just a matter of quantity. Higher quality pleasures (like using one’s mind, creativity, doing good deeds, having friends) are more desirable and make life more worth living than mere bodily sensations. ...
Andrew Baker - Georgetown Commons
... Although the concepts of tolerance and diversity are noble in personal relations, they need not be incorporated into the realm of ethics and morality. Merely stating that cultural relativism exists does not make ethical relativism a necessity. Although many values may be left to cultural preference, ...
... Although the concepts of tolerance and diversity are noble in personal relations, they need not be incorporated into the realm of ethics and morality. Merely stating that cultural relativism exists does not make ethical relativism a necessity. Although many values may be left to cultural preference, ...
Ethics and Ethical Systems
... Are there examples when we should impose views on a society? What if people have the right to leave? ...
... Are there examples when we should impose views on a society? What if people have the right to leave? ...
PHILOSOPHY 100 (Ted Stolze)
... Accordingly, states have moral duties to other states, not to individuals within those states. Moral duties that states are required to respect are those of non-interference, sovereignty and independence. Thus the society-of-states approach regards the international sphere as a moral sphere with its ...
... Accordingly, states have moral duties to other states, not to individuals within those states. Moral duties that states are required to respect are those of non-interference, sovereignty and independence. Thus the society-of-states approach regards the international sphere as a moral sphere with its ...
Mores, Morality, Ethics
... Mores and Morality • Mores are the moral customs and moral rules that a group or society do as a matter of fact have. • “No shoes, no shirt, no entry.” “Do not spit in public.” • Moral, =principles of right and wrong and standards of conduct which are universally advocated, that is, are put forth a ...
... Mores and Morality • Mores are the moral customs and moral rules that a group or society do as a matter of fact have. • “No shoes, no shirt, no entry.” “Do not spit in public.” • Moral, =principles of right and wrong and standards of conduct which are universally advocated, that is, are put forth a ...
Beginning to Understand Ethics
... to get the basic information you need to answer this question. Be careful not to copy text from the internet or any other source without citing it. If you write an answer in an assignment or a test, you must be able to explain it to me in person. ...
... to get the basic information you need to answer this question. Be careful not to copy text from the internet or any other source without citing it. If you write an answer in an assignment or a test, you must be able to explain it to me in person. ...
Understanding Morality and Ethics:
... dealt with, an overview of some of the ethical approaches that can be used is provided. These include consequentialism, deontology, and virtue ethics. Knowing more about these approaches will help us to understand how moral positions and moral decision-making are played out. However, in real life, m ...
... dealt with, an overview of some of the ethical approaches that can be used is provided. These include consequentialism, deontology, and virtue ethics. Knowing more about these approaches will help us to understand how moral positions and moral decision-making are played out. However, in real life, m ...