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Good
... is sometimes a better. ‘Tis the oppressions of William the Norman, savage forest-laws, and crushing despotism, that made possible the inspirations of Magna Charta under John. Edward I. wanted money, armies, castles, and as much as he could get. It was necessary to call the people together by shorter ...
... is sometimes a better. ‘Tis the oppressions of William the Norman, savage forest-laws, and crushing despotism, that made possible the inspirations of Magna Charta under John. Edward I. wanted money, armies, castles, and as much as he could get. It was necessary to call the people together by shorter ...
Slide 1
... Virtues should be decided by the community Virtues differ based on time and place Not possible to base judicial system on virtues versus rules ...
... Virtues should be decided by the community Virtues differ based on time and place Not possible to base judicial system on virtues versus rules ...
Philosophy 220
... values, you shouldn’t be surprised that when we start looking at specific theories, we will find that they highlight different features of our moral lives. ...
... values, you shouldn’t be surprised that when we start looking at specific theories, we will find that they highlight different features of our moral lives. ...
Overview of Ethics
... So act that the maxim of your will could always hold at the same time as a principle establishing universal law. ...
... So act that the maxim of your will could always hold at the same time as a principle establishing universal law. ...
Nussbaum and Wolf Reading Study Guide Phil 240 Introduction to
... Recent philosophy has seen a large resurgence of interest in theorizing about the virtues, but many virtue-oriented ethical theories have involved some version of relativism—the view that ethics can only articulate local ideals rather than offering any universally valid norms of conduct. In contrast ...
... Recent philosophy has seen a large resurgence of interest in theorizing about the virtues, but many virtue-oriented ethical theories have involved some version of relativism—the view that ethics can only articulate local ideals rather than offering any universally valid norms of conduct. In contrast ...
studies in religion and ethics
... ‘an activity of the soul in conformity with virtue.’ To understand ethics, therefore, we must understand what makes someone a virtuous person. In other words, we must ask the question, ‘What traits of character make one a good person?’ As a result, ‘the virtues’ occupied centre stage in discussion. ...
... ‘an activity of the soul in conformity with virtue.’ To understand ethics, therefore, we must understand what makes someone a virtuous person. In other words, we must ask the question, ‘What traits of character make one a good person?’ As a result, ‘the virtues’ occupied centre stage in discussion. ...
Chapter 1 Discussion
... Are there some moral standards that a society must accept if it is to survive? Examples? Do apparent differences in moral standards across different societies sometimes disappear on closer examination? Examples? If two people disagree on moral standards, does that mean they both have to be rig ...
... Are there some moral standards that a society must accept if it is to survive? Examples? Do apparent differences in moral standards across different societies sometimes disappear on closer examination? Examples? If two people disagree on moral standards, does that mean they both have to be rig ...
Ethical Dilemmas of Artificial Intelligence
... own moral character but as Tom Fadial puts it, “Without ensuring the quality of life of our creations, we run the risk of “playing god” and losing, of creating beings that would rather not have been created.” (1) Some would continue to argue that said entities are still not a part of humanity and th ...
... own moral character but as Tom Fadial puts it, “Without ensuring the quality of life of our creations, we run the risk of “playing god” and losing, of creating beings that would rather not have been created.” (1) Some would continue to argue that said entities are still not a part of humanity and th ...
NaturalMoralLaw
... Aquinas goes on to develop the Five Primary Precepts of ethics in his Natural Moral Law. Ultimately, these are derived from his general assumption that humans are naturally motivated to do good and avoid evil. Firstly, the most basic and natural good is to seek selfpreservation. This is necessary fo ...
... Aquinas goes on to develop the Five Primary Precepts of ethics in his Natural Moral Law. Ultimately, these are derived from his general assumption that humans are naturally motivated to do good and avoid evil. Firstly, the most basic and natural good is to seek selfpreservation. This is necessary fo ...
Philosophy 220
... the origin of morality in the natural order, in the ends proper to human beings, or in feelings. In contrast, Kant seeks the conditions of the possibility of morality and locates them in the autonomy, the self-legislation, of the will. When we think about moral obligation, he argued, what we need to ...
... the origin of morality in the natural order, in the ends proper to human beings, or in feelings. In contrast, Kant seeks the conditions of the possibility of morality and locates them in the autonomy, the self-legislation, of the will. When we think about moral obligation, he argued, what we need to ...
Shafer-Landua and Ethical Subjectivism - K
... A. There is more agreement about ethical truths than is generally acknowledged. B. Such disagreement as does exist is often not informed, because a great deal of ‘common knowledge’ to which people appeal in defending their moral claims is often in fact mistaken. C. Premise 1 is false. Argument: 1. T ...
... A. There is more agreement about ethical truths than is generally acknowledged. B. Such disagreement as does exist is often not informed, because a great deal of ‘common knowledge’ to which people appeal in defending their moral claims is often in fact mistaken. C. Premise 1 is false. Argument: 1. T ...
PHILOSOPHY_6
... outcome of our actions, which incidentally is what humans are not totally capable of. Some consequences which are foreseen to bring good results sometimes end up producing bad ones and vice versa. In addition, humans are often incapable of foreseeing which action will purely benefit self, or others, ...
... outcome of our actions, which incidentally is what humans are not totally capable of. Some consequences which are foreseen to bring good results sometimes end up producing bad ones and vice versa. In addition, humans are often incapable of foreseeing which action will purely benefit self, or others, ...
Kohlberg - K. Tamayo
... Rights – values and law are relative and standards may vary – recognizes laws are important to society but laws can be changed – "life" and "liberty" become more important than law ...
... Rights – values and law are relative and standards may vary – recognizes laws are important to society but laws can be changed – "life" and "liberty" become more important than law ...
Three types of modern virtue ethics
... • Therefore a moral agent may sacrifice his/her life for a sick or elderly relative. This would be the moral thing to do. • Slote regard being sentimental as morally good rather than, as Kant and Mill, a sign of ethical weakness. • He regards traditional approaches to Virtue Ethics as too cold and ...
... • Therefore a moral agent may sacrifice his/her life for a sick or elderly relative. This would be the moral thing to do. • Slote regard being sentimental as morally good rather than, as Kant and Mill, a sign of ethical weakness. • He regards traditional approaches to Virtue Ethics as too cold and ...
Ethical Relativism - University of Notre Dame
... If one culture eats the dead to pay their respects, and another culture burns the body to pay there respects, there seems to be a sense in which the underlying ethics of respecting the dead is the same, even if the way they respect the dead is different. Likewise, one could reasonably say that there ...
... If one culture eats the dead to pay their respects, and another culture burns the body to pay there respects, there seems to be a sense in which the underlying ethics of respecting the dead is the same, even if the way they respect the dead is different. Likewise, one could reasonably say that there ...
13 - Joe Griffin Media Ministries
... restraints, and who therefore feels put upon, is likely not only to seek an object upon which he can “take it out” but also to be particularly annoyed at the idea that another person is “getting away with something.” It is to be expected that the conventionalist who cannot bring himself to utter any ...
... restraints, and who therefore feels put upon, is likely not only to seek an object upon which he can “take it out” but also to be particularly annoyed at the idea that another person is “getting away with something.” It is to be expected that the conventionalist who cannot bring himself to utter any ...
EECS 690
... whether in your own person or in the person of any other, always at the same time as an end, never merely as a means” • In my language, “Don’t treat people like things. Ever.” • Moral arguments that involve respect and dignity and personal autonomy as inviolable moral principles have the same intuit ...
... whether in your own person or in the person of any other, always at the same time as an end, never merely as a means” • In my language, “Don’t treat people like things. Ever.” • Moral arguments that involve respect and dignity and personal autonomy as inviolable moral principles have the same intuit ...
docx RELIGION AND MORALITY
... The first view(morality depends on religion) argues that morality will not exist without religion since moral codes are derived from religion and that the moral standards are judged using a marking scheme set by religion, morality is judged as either wrong or right on the basis of conformity or cont ...
... The first view(morality depends on religion) argues that morality will not exist without religion since moral codes are derived from religion and that the moral standards are judged using a marking scheme set by religion, morality is judged as either wrong or right on the basis of conformity or cont ...
Argument that statements of value cannot be translated into
... Stealing yuck! Stealing yay! are not moral disputes. On the subjectivist view, two people who are apparently disagreeing in that one is saying that X good and the other is saying that it is not are not, in fact, disagreeing since they are just expressing a like or dislike for X. Thus it would seem t ...
... Stealing yuck! Stealing yay! are not moral disputes. On the subjectivist view, two people who are apparently disagreeing in that one is saying that X good and the other is saying that it is not are not, in fact, disagreeing since they are just expressing a like or dislike for X. Thus it would seem t ...
spinellochapter01
... – Negative right – implies one is free from external interference in one’s affairs (state can’t tap phones) – Positive right – implies a requirement that the holder of this right be provided with whatever one needs to pursue legitimate interests (rights to medical care and education) ...
... – Negative right – implies one is free from external interference in one’s affairs (state can’t tap phones) – Positive right – implies a requirement that the holder of this right be provided with whatever one needs to pursue legitimate interests (rights to medical care and education) ...
Philosophy 220
... Imperatives are expressions of the human will, but only some of them exhibit the categorical force of a duty. There are two types of imperatives. The more common is what Kant calls a Hypothetical imperative. It has the form: “If I have an end/goal ‘X,’ and doing ‘Y’ is required for ‘X,’ then I sho ...
... Imperatives are expressions of the human will, but only some of them exhibit the categorical force of a duty. There are two types of imperatives. The more common is what Kant calls a Hypothetical imperative. It has the form: “If I have an end/goal ‘X,’ and doing ‘Y’ is required for ‘X,’ then I sho ...
Philosophy 220
... There are obvious, clear-cut cases in which the use of deception violates the VIC standard and by extension the CI. At issue is the “informed” part of the VIC. In general, “If one person’s consent to sex is predicated on false beliefs that have been intentionally and deceptively inculcated by on ...
... There are obvious, clear-cut cases in which the use of deception violates the VIC standard and by extension the CI. At issue is the “informed” part of the VIC. In general, “If one person’s consent to sex is predicated on false beliefs that have been intentionally and deceptively inculcated by on ...
Bioethics - Mercer Island School District
... toward issues that affect our society. • Your generation is the first to benefit from the revolutionary developments in molecular biology, as well as, face the challenging social and ethical questions they raise. ...
... toward issues that affect our society. • Your generation is the first to benefit from the revolutionary developments in molecular biology, as well as, face the challenging social and ethical questions they raise. ...
CRITICAL THINKING REVIEW FOR FINAL EXAM
... Supplying the missing moral principle to make an argument valid Major Perspectives in Moral Reasoning Relativism (vs. Universalism) Subjectivism or Ethical Relativism Cultural Relativism Divine Command Utilitarianism Principle of Utility Duty Theory/Kantian Ethics/Deontology Universalization Treatin ...
... Supplying the missing moral principle to make an argument valid Major Perspectives in Moral Reasoning Relativism (vs. Universalism) Subjectivism or Ethical Relativism Cultural Relativism Divine Command Utilitarianism Principle of Utility Duty Theory/Kantian Ethics/Deontology Universalization Treatin ...