Objectivity of Oughts Matjaž Potrč, University of Ljubljana The
... Platonic or Meinongian objects, especially if one adopts naturalism, which is quite a sensible way to go. One then points to the metaphysical weirdness of the presumed existence of Oughts as abstract entities. Yet one also experiences force of oughts related beliefs. The way out is to embrace error ...
... Platonic or Meinongian objects, especially if one adopts naturalism, which is quite a sensible way to go. One then points to the metaphysical weirdness of the presumed existence of Oughts as abstract entities. Yet one also experiences force of oughts related beliefs. The way out is to embrace error ...
IMMANUEL KANT AND THE CATEGORICAL IMPERATIVE
... For sometime now philosophers have discussed the possibility of the existence of right and wrong. The issues of morality and ethical decision-making figure predominantly in studies on human conduct. Various theories have been offered throughout the centuries in an attempt to answer the question, "Do ...
... For sometime now philosophers have discussed the possibility of the existence of right and wrong. The issues of morality and ethical decision-making figure predominantly in studies on human conduct. Various theories have been offered throughout the centuries in an attempt to answer the question, "Do ...
Ethics and Moral Values
... anything of comparable moral importance, we ought, morally, to do it. Version ii) If it is in our power to prevent something ...
... anything of comparable moral importance, we ought, morally, to do it. Version ii) If it is in our power to prevent something ...
Applied Ethics Introduction & Theories
... Should not cheat, steal, harm others… etc. A set of social principles Wear proper attire, be polite to others, civic duties….etc A set of code of practice derived from religion The 10 Commandments for Christians, no pork for muslims…..etc A set of code of practice for various professions Medical eth ...
... Should not cheat, steal, harm others… etc. A set of social principles Wear proper attire, be polite to others, civic duties….etc A set of code of practice derived from religion The 10 Commandments for Christians, no pork for muslims…..etc A set of code of practice for various professions Medical eth ...
Casey - Ethics in A Man for All Seasons.fm
... kind of Hobbesian contract. According to minimal morality, explains Louis Pojman (2000), the function of morality is to create the moral space where individuals can pursue their projects unhindered. Its principles can be applied universally to all rational agents—and applying such principles allows ...
... kind of Hobbesian contract. According to minimal morality, explains Louis Pojman (2000), the function of morality is to create the moral space where individuals can pursue their projects unhindered. Its principles can be applied universally to all rational agents—and applying such principles allows ...
moral development and speeding
... An action is considered morally right if its result brings satisfaction to the author or, rarely, to another person. There is no reciprocity in terms of loyalty, thankfulness or justice, but in terms of an “eye for an eye” or “one hand washes the other.” ...
... An action is considered morally right if its result brings satisfaction to the author or, rarely, to another person. There is no reciprocity in terms of loyalty, thankfulness or justice, but in terms of an “eye for an eye” or “one hand washes the other.” ...
Dieter Birnbacher - Kultura i Wartości
... meaning of “morality” is identified with a certain type of morality or even with a particular morality held to be the only valid one. By defining morality in a highly specific way, this approach misses out on the plurality and diversity of moral systems. Ironically, the historically most influential ...
... meaning of “morality” is identified with a certain type of morality or even with a particular morality held to be the only valid one. By defining morality in a highly specific way, this approach misses out on the plurality and diversity of moral systems. Ironically, the historically most influential ...
Famine, Affluence, and Morality
... of course, I admit that there is a psychological difference between the cases; one feels less guilty about doing nothing if one can point to others, similarly placed, who have also done nothing. Yet this can make no real difference to our moral obligations. [2] Should I consider that I am less oblig ...
... of course, I admit that there is a psychological difference between the cases; one feels less guilty about doing nothing if one can point to others, similarly placed, who have also done nothing. Yet this can make no real difference to our moral obligations. [2] Should I consider that I am less oblig ...
EthICAL thEORY fOR fRAuD ExAmINERS
... Ethics is concerned with what is right and wrong; it generally refers to behavior that conforms to some norms within a specific setting—a society, culture, nation, profession, or small group. In A Critical Introduction to Ethics, Philip Wheelwright defined ethics as: That branch of philosophy which ...
... Ethics is concerned with what is right and wrong; it generally refers to behavior that conforms to some norms within a specific setting—a society, culture, nation, profession, or small group. In A Critical Introduction to Ethics, Philip Wheelwright defined ethics as: That branch of philosophy which ...
Is Carmela Soprano a Feminist? - AST-TOK
... Carmela acknowledges the pain a marital separation will cause the children, but also accepts hat this pain can no longer be postponed by shouldering all of the hurt herself. Carmela has actually succeeded in using mature care ethics to reason through her moral dilemma. She is finally able to balance ...
... Carmela acknowledges the pain a marital separation will cause the children, but also accepts hat this pain can no longer be postponed by shouldering all of the hurt herself. Carmela has actually succeeded in using mature care ethics to reason through her moral dilemma. She is finally able to balance ...
Slide 1
... Focus on motivations for actions, rather than consequences Problems with virtue ethics: Do people really have a telos? If not, how can the virtues be justified? Is cultivating the virtues really the best way for an individual to maximize his human potential? People can do the wrong thing for the rig ...
... Focus on motivations for actions, rather than consequences Problems with virtue ethics: Do people really have a telos? If not, how can the virtues be justified? Is cultivating the virtues really the best way for an individual to maximize his human potential? People can do the wrong thing for the rig ...
Common Sense Philosophy and American Political Theology
... who by experience have been confronted with certain facts; these truths will be recognized only by those who have observed human experience with clear eyes, and then only by those who have looked in the right place. That is why Jefferson writes in the Declaration, "We hold these truths to be self-ev ...
... who by experience have been confronted with certain facts; these truths will be recognized only by those who have observed human experience with clear eyes, and then only by those who have looked in the right place. That is why Jefferson writes in the Declaration, "We hold these truths to be self-ev ...
Ethical Decision Making- 5 approaches File
... What benefits and what harms will each course of action produce, and which alternative will lead to the best overall ...
... What benefits and what harms will each course of action produce, and which alternative will lead to the best overall ...
Legitimacy of ethical norm and (dis)continuity of pedagogy of
... The biggest discrepancy to the first question can be found between Kant and Rousseau on one side and Hume on the other side. While first two authors try to prove that rationality is the ultimate founding of human ethical agency (categorical imperative in Kant’s philosophy and human soul, will, and ...
... The biggest discrepancy to the first question can be found between Kant and Rousseau on one side and Hume on the other side. While first two authors try to prove that rationality is the ultimate founding of human ethical agency (categorical imperative in Kant’s philosophy and human soul, will, and ...
Treatise of Human Nature Book III: Morals
... the source of such an active principlec as is conscience, or a sense of morals. You may want to say: Although no will or action can be immediately contradictory to reason, perhaps reason can be contradicted by some of the causes or effects of the action. The action may cause a judgment; or it may be ...
... the source of such an active principlec as is conscience, or a sense of morals. You may want to say: Although no will or action can be immediately contradictory to reason, perhaps reason can be contradicted by some of the causes or effects of the action. The action may cause a judgment; or it may be ...
Neuroethics, Neurochallenges: A Needs
... • Lying and deception are different: Lying: Frank misinformation that states an erroneous conclusion. Deception: Misleading information, omission, distortion that leads to an erroneous conclusion. • There are good and bad liars (and deceivers). • There are everyday liars and there are pathologic lia ...
... • Lying and deception are different: Lying: Frank misinformation that states an erroneous conclusion. Deception: Misleading information, omission, distortion that leads to an erroneous conclusion. • There are good and bad liars (and deceivers). • There are everyday liars and there are pathologic lia ...
Ethical Problems Strengths and Weakness
... example, Virtue Ethics rejects moral absolutes such as 'Do not lie', but then values the virtue of honesty. Critics claim that the virtues are really another way of stating moral rules, and that the virtues depend on the existence of these rules. Honesty is precisely a virtue because it is wrong to ...
... example, Virtue Ethics rejects moral absolutes such as 'Do not lie', but then values the virtue of honesty. Critics claim that the virtues are really another way of stating moral rules, and that the virtues depend on the existence of these rules. Honesty is precisely a virtue because it is wrong to ...
Does Morality Demand our Very Best? On Moral Prescriptions and the Line of Duty
... Consider the example of a soldier who might jump on a grenade in order to save two others. That the soldier will lose his life will contribute negatively to the neutral value that the act has. However, this negative contribution will (other things equal) be outweighed by the positive contribution re ...
... Consider the example of a soldier who might jump on a grenade in order to save two others. That the soldier will lose his life will contribute negatively to the neutral value that the act has. However, this negative contribution will (other things equal) be outweighed by the positive contribution re ...
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 ...
A Semantic Paradox concerning Error Theory
... iff v(OW(m))=T. If we put this into natural English, this becomes more apparent: the proposition “it is the case that it is objectively wrong to murder” is correct only if the proposition “it is objectively wrong to murder” is true. Likewise, the proposition “it is objectively wrong to murder” is tr ...
... iff v(OW(m))=T. If we put this into natural English, this becomes more apparent: the proposition “it is the case that it is objectively wrong to murder” is correct only if the proposition “it is objectively wrong to murder” is true. Likewise, the proposition “it is objectively wrong to murder” is tr ...
Introduction to Ethics - James Madison University
... you think is right and doing what you want to do Makes no moral distinction between the actions of different people SR and tolerance are two different things Decisions may not be based on reason Not a workable ethical theory (according to author) ...
... you think is right and doing what you want to do Makes no moral distinction between the actions of different people SR and tolerance are two different things Decisions may not be based on reason Not a workable ethical theory (according to author) ...
Ethics
... Study of Ethics Process of determining what is and is not a reasonable standard of moral conduct. Process of problem-solving to resolve situations in which there is actual or potential harm to an individual or group. ...
... Study of Ethics Process of determining what is and is not a reasonable standard of moral conduct. Process of problem-solving to resolve situations in which there is actual or potential harm to an individual or group. ...