Moral Character Development - Educational Psychology Interactive
... and effective educational reform in place, we must (1) define moral character, (2) explain the known developmental pathways to moral maturity, (3) use any and all strategies thought to be effective at any point in time, and (4) use methods of assessment that will determine the most effective strateg ...
... and effective educational reform in place, we must (1) define moral character, (2) explain the known developmental pathways to moral maturity, (3) use any and all strategies thought to be effective at any point in time, and (4) use methods of assessment that will determine the most effective strateg ...
before virtue: biology, brain, behavior and the `moral sense`
... themselves “were more likely to survive than were solitary individuals” (J.Q. Wilson, 1993, p.70). Across history and cultures human beings exhibit altruistic behaviors (“selfishness in disguise”, Dawkins, 1989, p.4) in acts of apparently “unnecessary kindnesses” (Nicholson, 2000, p.183). From the ...
... themselves “were more likely to survive than were solitary individuals” (J.Q. Wilson, 1993, p.70). Across history and cultures human beings exhibit altruistic behaviors (“selfishness in disguise”, Dawkins, 1989, p.4) in acts of apparently “unnecessary kindnesses” (Nicholson, 2000, p.183). From the ...
IMMANUEL KANT AND THE CATEGORICAL IMPERATIVE
... why metaphysical postulations are independent of theoretical reason.(15) Whatever one's view of Kant's epistemological Idealism, I believe that there is a substantial reason to accept the moral law. My view agrees somewhat with Kant's system which goes beyond the mere Immanent Purpose and Transcend ...
... why metaphysical postulations are independent of theoretical reason.(15) Whatever one's view of Kant's epistemological Idealism, I believe that there is a substantial reason to accept the moral law. My view agrees somewhat with Kant's system which goes beyond the mere Immanent Purpose and Transcend ...
Knowledge Problem in Ethics
... others, to do so would be wise or even right” [1986:16]. Moral dirigisme can take several forms depending on the degree to which it sanctions the use of coercion on the moral behavior of individuals. In its strong form, the morality or rightness of an action is sufficient justification to compel a p ...
... others, to do so would be wise or even right” [1986:16]. Moral dirigisme can take several forms depending on the degree to which it sanctions the use of coercion on the moral behavior of individuals. In its strong form, the morality or rightness of an action is sufficient justification to compel a p ...
Print this article - OJS at the State and University Library
... The moderate autonomist would concur that the Brazen Bull is an atrocity – a brutal torture chamber – and, to that extent, that it can be charged legitimately with moral defectiveness. But nevertheless, that moral defectiveness, the moderate autonomist argues, does not accrue any aesthetic demerits. ...
... The moderate autonomist would concur that the Brazen Bull is an atrocity – a brutal torture chamber – and, to that extent, that it can be charged legitimately with moral defectiveness. But nevertheless, that moral defectiveness, the moderate autonomist argues, does not accrue any aesthetic demerits. ...
Moral Development and Moral Education
... 2. The social conditioning in the Behavioral concept of morality would mean that we should help the children to adapt to the adult’s values that are commonly practiced in their society. The negative side of this definition is that if the adult’s morality is a corrupted or negative one, then we are t ...
... 2. The social conditioning in the Behavioral concept of morality would mean that we should help the children to adapt to the adult’s values that are commonly practiced in their society. The negative side of this definition is that if the adult’s morality is a corrupted or negative one, then we are t ...
I. Ethical Systems: An ethical system is….
... regardless of its effects or outcome. “Ethical formalism” is an example of a deontological ethical system. On the other hand, a teleological system focuses on the outcome or effect of the action. For example, a teleological ethical system would support the warrantless surveillance of a suspect if it ...
... regardless of its effects or outcome. “Ethical formalism” is an example of a deontological ethical system. On the other hand, a teleological system focuses on the outcome or effect of the action. For example, a teleological ethical system would support the warrantless surveillance of a suspect if it ...
Sir William David Ross: (1877
... 2. Significant Points of Ross’ Model M. There is are differences between prima facie duty and an actual, absolute, duty proper: 1. Actual duty or duty proper is our obligatory responsibility, no matter the nature of the occasion. 2. Whenever I have to make a moral decision in a situation in which m ...
... 2. Significant Points of Ross’ Model M. There is are differences between prima facie duty and an actual, absolute, duty proper: 1. Actual duty or duty proper is our obligatory responsibility, no matter the nature of the occasion. 2. Whenever I have to make a moral decision in a situation in which m ...
Moral Satisficing: Rethinking Moral Behavior as Bounded Rationality
... however, follow from the maximization calculus per se, because both sides can always pick particular probabilities and utilities in order to justify their a priori convictions. The fact that maximization limits the domain of rationality and morality to small worlds is one of the motivations for sear ...
... however, follow from the maximization calculus per se, because both sides can always pick particular probabilities and utilities in order to justify their a priori convictions. The fact that maximization limits the domain of rationality and morality to small worlds is one of the motivations for sear ...
Moral Development Theory - Robert Campbell`s Home Page
... the ordinary person already knew that he or she had a duty to be honest, industrious, charitable, truthful, and so forth. His innovation lay in his conception of moral rules and their origin. According to Kant (1785/1959, 1797/1991), the only moral acts are those done out of duty. Such acts must be ...
... the ordinary person already knew that he or she had a duty to be honest, industrious, charitable, truthful, and so forth. His innovation lay in his conception of moral rules and their origin. According to Kant (1785/1959, 1797/1991), the only moral acts are those done out of duty. Such acts must be ...
Moral Satisficing: Rethinking Moral Behavior as Bounded Rationality
... however, follow from the maximization calculus per se, because both sides can always pick particular probabilities and utilities in order to justify their a priori convictions. The fact that maximization limits the domain of rationality and morality to small worlds is one of the motivations for sear ...
... however, follow from the maximization calculus per se, because both sides can always pick particular probabilities and utilities in order to justify their a priori convictions. The fact that maximization limits the domain of rationality and morality to small worlds is one of the motivations for sear ...
Kantian Ethics Exam Questions - Clydeview Academy Humanities
... Kantian ethics is based upon the teachings of the philosopher, Immanuel Kant (1724– 1804) consisting of the importance of duty, good will and the categorical imperative. Kant’s theory of ethics is deontological meaning that an action is good or bad, right or wrong by something within the action itse ...
... Kantian ethics is based upon the teachings of the philosopher, Immanuel Kant (1724– 1804) consisting of the importance of duty, good will and the categorical imperative. Kant’s theory of ethics is deontological meaning that an action is good or bad, right or wrong by something within the action itse ...
1 MORALITY AND PRINCIPLE Jonathan Dancy is largely
... give it more weight, without being itself a reason. Dancy gives the following example. The fact that someone needs help that I am in a position to give is a reason to help her. But the fact that I am the only person who can help seems to be, in itself, not so much a(n additional) reason to help as s ...
... give it more weight, without being itself a reason. Dancy gives the following example. The fact that someone needs help that I am in a position to give is a reason to help her. But the fact that I am the only person who can help seems to be, in itself, not so much a(n additional) reason to help as s ...
Is There Moral High Ground?
... we must relativize truth. The only other option is to accept both ours and the Taliban’s claims and conclude that there are true moral contradictions: it is both true and not true that it is good to educate women. Pace dialethism, we should assume that true moral contradictions are untenable. We may ...
... we must relativize truth. The only other option is to accept both ours and the Taliban’s claims and conclude that there are true moral contradictions: it is both true and not true that it is good to educate women. Pace dialethism, we should assume that true moral contradictions are untenable. We may ...
Biological and Cultural Evolution as Components of Ethical
... members who, from possessing in a high degree the spirit of patriotism, fidelity, obedience, courage, and sympathy, were always ready to give aid to each other and to sacrifice themselves for the common good, would be victorious over most other tribes; and this would be natural selection. At all tim ...
... members who, from possessing in a high degree the spirit of patriotism, fidelity, obedience, courage, and sympathy, were always ready to give aid to each other and to sacrifice themselves for the common good, would be victorious over most other tribes; and this would be natural selection. At all tim ...
Journal of Experimental Psychology: General
... and behavioral lab experiments, the authors investigated which types of moral similarities influence tie formations. Analysis of a corpus of over 700,000 tweets revealed that the distance between 2 people in a social-network can be predicted based on differences in the moral purity content— but not ...
... and behavioral lab experiments, the authors investigated which types of moral similarities influence tie formations. Analysis of a corpus of over 700,000 tweets revealed that the distance between 2 people in a social-network can be predicted based on differences in the moral purity content— but not ...
Moral Intuition and Media Entertainment Ron Tamborini Issues
... appeal of more complex storylines. This section attempts to show the comprehensiveness of the theory by adding to earlier discussion of MFT’s basic processes to address the appeal of complex narratives, i.e., those in which there is no clear pattern of module adherence or violation. While MFT focuse ...
... appeal of more complex storylines. This section attempts to show the comprehensiveness of the theory by adding to earlier discussion of MFT’s basic processes to address the appeal of complex narratives, i.e., those in which there is no clear pattern of module adherence or violation. While MFT focuse ...
Modern Scholars, Virtuous People and Strengths and Weaknesses
... withWWJD on. What would Jesus do? To encourage them to be more like him. ...
... withWWJD on. What would Jesus do? To encourage them to be more like him. ...
The Emotional Dog and its Rational Tail: A Social
... basis of moral judgment may therefore be useful in helping decision makers avoid mistakes, and in helping educators design programs (and environments) to improve the quality of moral judgment and behavior. Philosophy and the Worship of Reason Philosophers have frequently written about the conflict b ...
... basis of moral judgment may therefore be useful in helping decision makers avoid mistakes, and in helping educators design programs (and environments) to improve the quality of moral judgment and behavior. Philosophy and the Worship of Reason Philosophers have frequently written about the conflict b ...
Dewey`s Aesthetics and Today`s Moral Education - Purdue e-Pubs
... Because of a pervasive cultural misunderstanding of aesthetics as a nothing but subjective mental states, there have been misconceptions that “the mind is disembodied,” “thinking transcends feeling,” or “feelings are not part of meaning and knowledge.”21 This view has led to misconceptions of meanin ...
... Because of a pervasive cultural misunderstanding of aesthetics as a nothing but subjective mental states, there have been misconceptions that “the mind is disembodied,” “thinking transcends feeling,” or “feelings are not part of meaning and knowledge.”21 This view has led to misconceptions of meanin ...
Rightness and Responsibility
... connection between morality and motivation. At its heart is the thesis that rightness and other moral considerations represent reasons for people to act in accordance with them. This thesis is a version of the position that is sometimes called “rationalism” in ethics; if it is true, then we can say ...
... connection between morality and motivation. At its heart is the thesis that rightness and other moral considerations represent reasons for people to act in accordance with them. This thesis is a version of the position that is sometimes called “rationalism” in ethics; if it is true, then we can say ...
Introduction - CatholiCurrent.com
... totality of the foreseeable consequences [or circumstances] of that act….”32 They assert one may not deem an action good or evil until one considers all dimensions of an act, including the circumstances and intention which leads one to, for example, use contraception.33 Proportionalists’ argument c ...
... totality of the foreseeable consequences [or circumstances] of that act….”32 They assert one may not deem an action good or evil until one considers all dimensions of an act, including the circumstances and intention which leads one to, for example, use contraception.33 Proportionalists’ argument c ...
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... ethical decision making model is better during disasters? And: do we need to use different ethical decision making models during and after a disaster? Other authors also attempt to establish which ethical theories could provide suitable answers to the questions formulated by Dónal O’Mathúna and Ján ...
... ethical decision making model is better during disasters? And: do we need to use different ethical decision making models during and after a disaster? Other authors also attempt to establish which ethical theories could provide suitable answers to the questions formulated by Dónal O’Mathúna and Ján ...