Is there a Universal Ethic?
... and reason, which is that law, teaches all mankind who will but consult it that, being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty, or possessions... ...
... and reason, which is that law, teaches all mankind who will but consult it that, being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty, or possessions... ...
moral philosophy
... Morality is a Social Institution 1. Morality is composed of a set of standards pervasively acknowledged by the members of a culture. 2. We learn these moral rules along with other important social rules, and this is one reason why it is sometimes difficult to distinguish moral rules from other rule ...
... Morality is a Social Institution 1. Morality is composed of a set of standards pervasively acknowledged by the members of a culture. 2. We learn these moral rules along with other important social rules, and this is one reason why it is sometimes difficult to distinguish moral rules from other rule ...
Review of Kieran Setiya`s Knowing Right from Wrong
... impossible: “Since I know that torture is wrong, that courage is a virtue, that there is reason to care about people other than oneself, and since I think that you know it, too, constitutive independence [of moral facts] has to go” (115). (Well, one philosopher’s modus ponens is, as they say, anothe ...
... impossible: “Since I know that torture is wrong, that courage is a virtue, that there is reason to care about people other than oneself, and since I think that you know it, too, constitutive independence [of moral facts] has to go” (115). (Well, one philosopher’s modus ponens is, as they say, anothe ...
Unit II. Stem Cell Research
... examples of the issues in bioethics we all face or will face in our lives ...
... examples of the issues in bioethics we all face or will face in our lives ...
Notes on Jamieson, chapter 3
... planet’s geology and biology. What he destroys is of great beauty and majesty, but he defends his action by saying that it doesn’t matter, since it will never again be appreciated or valued by anyone. Do we accept Fred’s justification, or do we think that what he did was wrong?” (p. 74) ...
... planet’s geology and biology. What he destroys is of great beauty and majesty, but he defends his action by saying that it doesn’t matter, since it will never again be appreciated or valued by anyone. Do we accept Fred’s justification, or do we think that what he did was wrong?” (p. 74) ...
Moral Teaching - National Catholic Bioethics Center
... institutions are not “services” and sound health care practices but rather violations of human dignity and integrity. Question 2. Does the Catholic appeal to the natural law confuse morality with biology? Reply: A distinction has to be made between the natural moral law and the laws of nature or bio ...
... institutions are not “services” and sound health care practices but rather violations of human dignity and integrity. Question 2. Does the Catholic appeal to the natural law confuse morality with biology? Reply: A distinction has to be made between the natural moral law and the laws of nature or bio ...
Slide 1
... unselfish? Egoism – two kinds - Descriptive (psychological) - Normative (ethical) • Psychological Egoism - People are basically selfish - People act in their own interest ...
... unselfish? Egoism – two kinds - Descriptive (psychological) - Normative (ethical) • Psychological Egoism - People are basically selfish - People act in their own interest ...
Alasdair MacIntyre
... – First: Moral practice embodies genuine objective and impersonal standards which provide rational justification for actions and can themselves be rationally justified. – Second: unsuccessful attempts to maintain objectivity of ethics but rational justification breaks down. – Third: Emotivism widely ...
... – First: Moral practice embodies genuine objective and impersonal standards which provide rational justification for actions and can themselves be rationally justified. – Second: unsuccessful attempts to maintain objectivity of ethics but rational justification breaks down. – Third: Emotivism widely ...
The Study of Ethics
... the world then? • His first major works: • 1781- Critique of Pure Reason- against Empiricism of Locke • 1785- Ground work for the Metaphysics of Morals • (Note that this is written just after the American Revolution and before the French Revolution- what were the main ideas of the times?) ...
... the world then? • His first major works: • 1781- Critique of Pure Reason- against Empiricism of Locke • 1785- Ground work for the Metaphysics of Morals • (Note that this is written just after the American Revolution and before the French Revolution- what were the main ideas of the times?) ...
Core Ethical Teachings
... Core Ethical Teachings Refer to page 77-80 of Living Religion Textbook Glossary: EthicsMorality ...
... Core Ethical Teachings Refer to page 77-80 of Living Religion Textbook Glossary: EthicsMorality ...
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... the cases. Second, they can also be used to introduce a discussion about the nature of ethics: that ethics addresses questions of good and bad or right and wrong, that it asks us to give reasons for our views or opinions about this, and that when these views are traced to questions of basic values t ...
... the cases. Second, they can also be used to introduce a discussion about the nature of ethics: that ethics addresses questions of good and bad or right and wrong, that it asks us to give reasons for our views or opinions about this, and that when these views are traced to questions of basic values t ...
Ethics Learning Module
... of the CEO and his or her direct reports. • Prior military experience favorably influences the ethical behavior of executives • Organizations are encouraged to increase the diversity of its TMT if they want to reduce the chances of unethical decision making LM-8 ...
... of the CEO and his or her direct reports. • Prior military experience favorably influences the ethical behavior of executives • Organizations are encouraged to increase the diversity of its TMT if they want to reduce the chances of unethical decision making LM-8 ...
Presentation
... – "[T]he relativist cannot consistently reject all intolerance. In tolerating other moralities than his own, he must tolerate their intolerance....Further, at least one virtue, tolerance, is then not entirely relative; and at least one moral belief, the belief that we ought to be tolerant, is taken ...
... – "[T]he relativist cannot consistently reject all intolerance. In tolerating other moralities than his own, he must tolerate their intolerance....Further, at least one virtue, tolerance, is then not entirely relative; and at least one moral belief, the belief that we ought to be tolerant, is taken ...
Introduction to Ethics
... God says so. But there is a problem with this. Is it good because God says so, or does God say so because it is good, and its goodness is based on some other standard. In other words, God is not the basis for morality, but something else is. Another problem with basing our moral decisions only on re ...
... God says so. But there is a problem with this. Is it good because God says so, or does God say so because it is good, and its goodness is based on some other standard. In other words, God is not the basis for morality, but something else is. Another problem with basing our moral decisions only on re ...
8 Ethics Teories
... What is acceptably good for all people, good without qualification? Intelligence, courage may be good, but applied to rob a bank is not good Good will, e.g. “noble intentions” may be good, but Stalin e.g. in his ...
... What is acceptably good for all people, good without qualification? Intelligence, courage may be good, but applied to rob a bank is not good Good will, e.g. “noble intentions” may be good, but Stalin e.g. in his ...
Lecture Presentation Chapter 5
... • Before continuing our search for a dependable standard of ethical judgment, it will be useful to consider the issue of whether moral judgments are ever appropriate outside one’s own culture. • Contemporary scholarly discussion of cultures and subcultures is significantly affected by the social mov ...
... • Before continuing our search for a dependable standard of ethical judgment, it will be useful to consider the issue of whether moral judgments are ever appropriate outside one’s own culture. • Contemporary scholarly discussion of cultures and subcultures is significantly affected by the social mov ...
Slide 1
... Ethics • A set of moral principles or values; a theory or system of moral values. • The discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation. ...
... Ethics • A set of moral principles or values; a theory or system of moral values. • The discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation. ...
Ethical Concepts and Theories
... – Because two societies do have different moral views doesnt mean they ought to – Doesn’t explain how moral guidelines are determined – Doesn’t explain how guidelines evolve – Provides no way out for cultures in conflict – Because many practices are acceptable does not mean any cultural practice is ...
... – Because two societies do have different moral views doesnt mean they ought to – Doesn’t explain how moral guidelines are determined – Doesn’t explain how guidelines evolve – Provides no way out for cultures in conflict – Because many practices are acceptable does not mean any cultural practice is ...
Notes on Jamieson, chapter 2
... An amoralist = someone who thinks that “there is no such thing as right or wrong” and so “chooses to opt out of morality altogether” (p. 31). Thought experiment: Dirk the Amoralist (pp. 32-3) ...
... An amoralist = someone who thinks that “there is no such thing as right or wrong” and so “chooses to opt out of morality altogether” (p. 31). Thought experiment: Dirk the Amoralist (pp. 32-3) ...
ETHICS LAST CLASS
... WE MAY AGREE This is important. If we first determine what we do agree upon. We do this by asking questions. We may find that when we eliminate those things we agree upon We can more easily focus on the real problem or issue. ...
... WE MAY AGREE This is important. If we first determine what we do agree upon. We do this by asking questions. We may find that when we eliminate those things we agree upon We can more easily focus on the real problem or issue. ...
Ethics part 2
... I did something spectacular; I just saw someone who needed help. I did what I felt was right.” ...
... I did something spectacular; I just saw someone who needed help. I did what I felt was right.” ...
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... Taking the cue from the Chan article, I can think of specific aspects that may have generic relevance across disciplinary domains. I would think that ethics can be taught through various methods, be it “tacitly transmitted” or “overtly taught within a seminar on professional practice”, or infused in ...
... Taking the cue from the Chan article, I can think of specific aspects that may have generic relevance across disciplinary domains. I would think that ethics can be taught through various methods, be it “tacitly transmitted” or “overtly taught within a seminar on professional practice”, or infused in ...
Branches of Philosophy Handout
... What is reality? Does God exist, and if so, can we prove it? The problem of evil Are human actions free, or are they determined by some forces outside of our control? Do minds/souls exist, or are humans simply complex physical objects? What is time? What is the meaning of life? ...
... What is reality? Does God exist, and if so, can we prove it? The problem of evil Are human actions free, or are they determined by some forces outside of our control? Do minds/souls exist, or are humans simply complex physical objects? What is time? What is the meaning of life? ...