Philosophers in Jesuit Education Eastern APA Meetings, December 2011 Discussion Starter
... nothing. And as he points out, “no one would choose to live without friends, even if he had all the other goods.”1 A life with friends is always more choiceworthy than a life without one; hence, friends are a component of flourishing. But friends are also important because of the role they play in ...
... nothing. And as he points out, “no one would choose to live without friends, even if he had all the other goods.”1 A life with friends is always more choiceworthy than a life without one; hence, friends are a component of flourishing. But friends are also important because of the role they play in ...
Moral Reasoning
... professionals to have the ability to critically analyze [ethical ]situations. After all, if the rules are there, then it just seems a matter of following them. It is extremely important to realize, however, that acting ethically in the professions is not so simple. Adopting a simplistic approach wil ...
... professionals to have the ability to critically analyze [ethical ]situations. After all, if the rules are there, then it just seems a matter of following them. It is extremely important to realize, however, that acting ethically in the professions is not so simple. Adopting a simplistic approach wil ...
Aristotle on Human Excellence
... Utilitarians may respond by pointing out that, in fact, no society which falsely accuses innocent citizens will promote a greater balance of pleasure in the long run. The greater good can only be attained in a society that upholds basic principles of justice (e.g.. the guilty are punished and the in ...
... Utilitarians may respond by pointing out that, in fact, no society which falsely accuses innocent citizens will promote a greater balance of pleasure in the long run. The greater good can only be attained in a society that upholds basic principles of justice (e.g.. the guilty are punished and the in ...
1. What is natural resource economics & why is it important?
... knowledge, skills, and training to find ways to harmonize society’s needs, demands, and actions with the maintenance and enhancement of natural and managed ecosystems.” ESA 1993, from Coufal & Spuches ...
... knowledge, skills, and training to find ways to harmonize society’s needs, demands, and actions with the maintenance and enhancement of natural and managed ecosystems.” ESA 1993, from Coufal & Spuches ...
Bahamas bird deaths raise fears avian flu has reached Americas
... Ethics as a philosophical endeavour is the study of morality It can be either Normative or Descriptive •Normative refers to the possibility of justification •Descriptive involves an empirical research the actual rules or standards of a particular group or simply an appreciation of the ethical reason ...
... Ethics as a philosophical endeavour is the study of morality It can be either Normative or Descriptive •Normative refers to the possibility of justification •Descriptive involves an empirical research the actual rules or standards of a particular group or simply an appreciation of the ethical reason ...
Developmental Theory
... Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development: • Preconventional (4 to 10 years): Level of moral reasoning characterized by a focus on the consequence experienced by the person as a result of his/her actions • Conventional (10 to 13 years): Level of moral reasoning reflecting internalized rules and societa ...
... Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development: • Preconventional (4 to 10 years): Level of moral reasoning characterized by a focus on the consequence experienced by the person as a result of his/her actions • Conventional (10 to 13 years): Level of moral reasoning reflecting internalized rules and societa ...
Nature of ethics
... however, we must observe at this point that some moral thinkers have a different view of the logic of moral deliberation. The act-deontologists and other proponents of “situation ethics” take particular judgements to be basic in morality, rather than general ones, which they regard as inductive gene ...
... however, we must observe at this point that some moral thinkers have a different view of the logic of moral deliberation. The act-deontologists and other proponents of “situation ethics” take particular judgements to be basic in morality, rather than general ones, which they regard as inductive gene ...
Basics of Ethics CS 215 ©Denbigh Starkey
... Justice said that social contracts must be based on two principles. The first is that “Every person may claim a fully adequate number of basic rights and liberties, such as freedom of thought and speech, freedom of association, the right to be safe from harm, and the right to own property, so long a ...
... Justice said that social contracts must be based on two principles. The first is that “Every person may claim a fully adequate number of basic rights and liberties, such as freedom of thought and speech, freedom of association, the right to be safe from harm, and the right to own property, so long a ...
Slide 1
... • Lifetime care if she becomes HIV-infected or suffers side-effects • Health insurance for 30 years ...
... • Lifetime care if she becomes HIV-infected or suffers side-effects • Health insurance for 30 years ...
CPCU Ethics Quarry Oaks Golf Course
... Could I defend my position before the Board of Directors, the CEO, or the media? What would ______________________ do? (Fill in the name of the best role model you know.) Will this seem to be the right decision a year from ...
... Could I defend my position before the Board of Directors, the CEO, or the media? What would ______________________ do? (Fill in the name of the best role model you know.) Will this seem to be the right decision a year from ...
Business Ethics
... computing are amoral" This myth holds that information and computing are neither moral nor immoral, but are amoral, i.e., they are in "gray zone," a questionable area regarding ethics. Information about individuals can be used as “a form of control, power, and manipulation. The point here is to be ...
... computing are amoral" This myth holds that information and computing are neither moral nor immoral, but are amoral, i.e., they are in "gray zone," a questionable area regarding ethics. Information about individuals can be used as “a form of control, power, and manipulation. The point here is to be ...
Character vs. Actions
... (b) the rule(s) would be stated in such terms that any non-virtuous person could understand and apply it (them) correctly. These claims differ sharply from Aristotle’s view. He says that moral reasoning and action are a matter of skill, that can be acquired only through rigorous training. To attain ...
... (b) the rule(s) would be stated in such terms that any non-virtuous person could understand and apply it (them) correctly. These claims differ sharply from Aristotle’s view. He says that moral reasoning and action are a matter of skill, that can be acquired only through rigorous training. To attain ...
Micro Sociological Theory- Symbolic Interactionism
... Action in which people take each other into account in their own behavior Therefore We act differently in different social settings We continuously adjust our behavior, including our body language as we interact ...
... Action in which people take each other into account in their own behavior Therefore We act differently in different social settings We continuously adjust our behavior, including our body language as we interact ...
Ethics: Discovering Right and Wrong
... Intention plays a role in determining legal character of an act, once the act has been committed but bad intentions themselves are not illegal but can be ...
... Intention plays a role in determining legal character of an act, once the act has been committed but bad intentions themselves are not illegal but can be ...
Right
... It is consistent with our moral intuition that there may be more than one right answer in the face of a moral dilemma. It is not inconsistent with our conviction that traits of character are importantly out of our control, inasmuch as they are influences by genetics and circumstance. It encourages u ...
... It is consistent with our moral intuition that there may be more than one right answer in the face of a moral dilemma. It is not inconsistent with our conviction that traits of character are importantly out of our control, inasmuch as they are influences by genetics and circumstance. It encourages u ...
File
... no remorse when they are apprehended because their ethical standards differ from those of society as a whole. ...
... no remorse when they are apprehended because their ethical standards differ from those of society as a whole. ...
MCRTP Responsible Conduct of Research
... “authenticity” when patient lacks decisional capacity Balanced in so-called “right to die” litigation by “countervailing interests of the state” ...
... “authenticity” when patient lacks decisional capacity Balanced in so-called “right to die” litigation by “countervailing interests of the state” ...
Milestone Education Review
... The development of morality in each stage depends on the basis of standard of morality and it passes through the following stages: The Level of Instinctive Morality: In this first stage, an individual works on the basis of instinctive tendencies and he regards only that action as morally right which ...
... The development of morality in each stage depends on the basis of standard of morality and it passes through the following stages: The Level of Instinctive Morality: In this first stage, an individual works on the basis of instinctive tendencies and he regards only that action as morally right which ...
Literary Theory and Methodology
... Why narrative? Story / plot: patterns of cause and effect Character / characterization: motivation Point of view: comments, judgements, evaluation. • Wayne C. Booth, The Rhetoric of Fiction → The Company We Keep: An Ethics of Fiction (1988) ...
... Why narrative? Story / plot: patterns of cause and effect Character / characterization: motivation Point of view: comments, judgements, evaluation. • Wayne C. Booth, The Rhetoric of Fiction → The Company We Keep: An Ethics of Fiction (1988) ...
Ethics
... Example: treat genders equal before the laws. E.g. do not favour an African American female over a Caucasian male, given all else being equal Counterexample: Imprison someone who is Jewish. E.g. in Nazi Germany you were supposed to report a Jew hiding from the authorities/Gestapo Counterexample: Buy ...
... Example: treat genders equal before the laws. E.g. do not favour an African American female over a Caucasian male, given all else being equal Counterexample: Imprison someone who is Jewish. E.g. in Nazi Germany you were supposed to report a Jew hiding from the authorities/Gestapo Counterexample: Buy ...
Andrew Baker - Georgetown Commons
... of its society. In her essay “The Question that We Should Be Asking”, Alison Hornstein also argues against the tenets of ethical relativism. Placing her critique within the context of the terrorist attacks on 9/11, she notes how her peers were hesitant to place blame on the perpetrators. They were m ...
... of its society. In her essay “The Question that We Should Be Asking”, Alison Hornstein also argues against the tenets of ethical relativism. Placing her critique within the context of the terrorist attacks on 9/11, she notes how her peers were hesitant to place blame on the perpetrators. They were m ...
Document
... We make choices very waking moment of our lives. Some of these choices are trivial or nor important; others are profound or important. Some choices are informed by personal preferences, tastes, or mere whimsy. Others are based on standards of conduct. Standards of conduct can regulate our action ...
... We make choices very waking moment of our lives. Some of these choices are trivial or nor important; others are profound or important. Some choices are informed by personal preferences, tastes, or mere whimsy. Others are based on standards of conduct. Standards of conduct can regulate our action ...
Principles & Practice of Sport Management
... Ethical Considerations: Morality • Some ethical dilemmas are about choosing between right and wrong or two opposing choices. • Social practices depend on people upholding certain baseline values. • Morals seen as coming from higher order or common sense • Many moral values in society are codified i ...
... Ethical Considerations: Morality • Some ethical dilemmas are about choosing between right and wrong or two opposing choices. • Social practices depend on people upholding certain baseline values. • Morals seen as coming from higher order or common sense • Many moral values in society are codified i ...
Thomas Hill Green
Thomas Hill Green (7 April 1836 – 15 March 1882) was an English philosopher, political radical and temperance reformer, and a member of the British idealism movement. Like all the British idealists, Green was influenced by the metaphysical historicism of G.W.F. Hegel. He was one of the thinkers behind the philosophy of social liberalism.