Albert Camus
... construct their natures through their choices. Absurdism: A belief that our need for meaning is greater than the ability of the universe to be meaningful - all philosophical positions absurd. Moralism: A philosophical enquiry into the ethical implications of the human condition. ...
... construct their natures through their choices. Absurdism: A belief that our need for meaning is greater than the ability of the universe to be meaningful - all philosophical positions absurd. Moralism: A philosophical enquiry into the ethical implications of the human condition. ...
Ethical Theories
... • The existence of moral differences does not justify them (“is does not imply ought”) • If a culture’s values were always “right,” there could be no moral development or progress • We would have to tolerate even cruel cultures • It is difficult to define the boundaries of which culture or subcultur ...
... • The existence of moral differences does not justify them (“is does not imply ought”) • If a culture’s values were always “right,” there could be no moral development or progress • We would have to tolerate even cruel cultures • It is difficult to define the boundaries of which culture or subcultur ...
6 African Ethics
... Ordinary and Extraordinary Evils • Extraordinary evils bring suffering to the whole community, not just to individual members of it • Theft, adultery, lying, and backbiting are ordinary evils; they harm specific people, but do little to affect people not immediately connected to the act • Murder, r ...
... Ordinary and Extraordinary Evils • Extraordinary evils bring suffering to the whole community, not just to individual members of it • Theft, adultery, lying, and backbiting are ordinary evils; they harm specific people, but do little to affect people not immediately connected to the act • Murder, r ...
The Impact of Social Elements on Clinical Bioethics Michael Cheng
... effecting Decision-making 1. Human-- righteous or biased ? rational or irrational ? altruistic or egoistic ? pure or evil hearted ? 2. Society – moral or immoral ? solidaritary or individualistic ? organically functional or malfunctional ? 3. Should decision-making be subject to social factors ? Deo ...
... effecting Decision-making 1. Human-- righteous or biased ? rational or irrational ? altruistic or egoistic ? pure or evil hearted ? 2. Society – moral or immoral ? solidaritary or individualistic ? organically functional or malfunctional ? 3. Should decision-making be subject to social factors ? Deo ...
HU245
... our own in what they think is right and wrong Conclusion: what’s right and wrong is not universal, but relative to one’s culture ...
... our own in what they think is right and wrong Conclusion: what’s right and wrong is not universal, but relative to one’s culture ...
Chapter One: Moral Reasons
... liberty compatible with similar liberty for others – Inequalities are to everyone’s advantage and attached to positions open to all ...
... liberty compatible with similar liberty for others – Inequalities are to everyone’s advantage and attached to positions open to all ...
ETHICS AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
... are learned and shared among members of a group. BUSINESS CULTURE - codes of conduct expected in business dealings in a particular industry. Prior to 1960 business people believed in the concept of caveat emptor - let the buyer beware. In 1962 the consumer bill of rights was passed which codified th ...
... are learned and shared among members of a group. BUSINESS CULTURE - codes of conduct expected in business dealings in a particular industry. Prior to 1960 business people believed in the concept of caveat emptor - let the buyer beware. In 1962 the consumer bill of rights was passed which codified th ...
Freedom and the Moral Life _chap_ 3
... A moral or immoral act is truly human when some one brings it about with knowledge and free will. Acts of a human are accomplished without knowledge or deliberation. ...
... A moral or immoral act is truly human when some one brings it about with knowledge and free will. Acts of a human are accomplished without knowledge or deliberation. ...
Branches of Philosophy Handout
... Deals with issues of reality, God, freedom and the soul Typical Metaphysical questions: 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 co ...
... Deals with issues of reality, God, freedom and the soul Typical Metaphysical questions: 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 co ...
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.