Understanding Morality and Ethics:
... individual’s personal stance, principles and values of what is right and wrong, whereas ethics refers to rules, principles, norms and values that are external to the individual, such as the norms and values of a social community, occupational codes of conduct, religious principles, etc. Ethics may a ...
... individual’s personal stance, principles and values of what is right and wrong, whereas ethics refers to rules, principles, norms and values that are external to the individual, such as the norms and values of a social community, occupational codes of conduct, religious principles, etc. Ethics may a ...
Overview of Ethics
... C. Definitions of ethics The study of right and wrong in terms of moral behavior; of what one ought to do and what one ought not to do. It also concerns the study of virtue or the qualities that constitute worthy character, and includes the search for the summum bonum—the greatest good or the best w ...
... C. Definitions of ethics The study of right and wrong in terms of moral behavior; of what one ought to do and what one ought not to do. It also concerns the study of virtue or the qualities that constitute worthy character, and includes the search for the summum bonum—the greatest good or the best w ...
Ethics, Morals and the Professional
... There is a basic, albeit subtle, difference between ethics and morals. Morals define personal character, while ethics stress a social system in which those morals are applied. In other words, ethics point to standards or codes of behavior expected by a group to which the individual belongs (i.e., pr ...
... There is a basic, albeit subtle, difference between ethics and morals. Morals define personal character, while ethics stress a social system in which those morals are applied. In other words, ethics point to standards or codes of behavior expected by a group to which the individual belongs (i.e., pr ...
Kierkegaard By Gian Gonzalez
... Buddha and Kierkegaard said that Man’s ‘own existence’ is its starting point and was the only important thing. Existence is the process of realizing the aspiration of who we are. ...
... Buddha and Kierkegaard said that Man’s ‘own existence’ is its starting point and was the only important thing. Existence is the process of realizing the aspiration of who we are. ...
Note - Cara Gillis
... uses. Although the two senses are fundamentally different, they both refer to guides to behaviour. Upon finding that the descriptive sense fails to really capture how we use the term “morality, Gert offers up a fully explained normative sense that attempts to encompass many of the attributes of how ...
... uses. Although the two senses are fundamentally different, they both refer to guides to behaviour. Upon finding that the descriptive sense fails to really capture how we use the term “morality, Gert offers up a fully explained normative sense that attempts to encompass many of the attributes of how ...
How Actions Can Be Morally Evaluated
... Moral obligation does not vary from person to person. It is not a hypothetical imperative (if you want Y, you ought to do X); rather, the imperative is categorical (you must do X) Your intention must be to do your duty, to act for the sake of doing your duty ...
... Moral obligation does not vary from person to person. It is not a hypothetical imperative (if you want Y, you ought to do X); rather, the imperative is categorical (you must do X) Your intention must be to do your duty, to act for the sake of doing your duty ...
Applied Ethics/Critical Thinking
... – Why should I judge my actions by any standard other than how they affect my own self-interest? • Ethical Egoism: The pursuit and promotion of one’s own self-interest and well-being are the only criteria of right action. ...
... – Why should I judge my actions by any standard other than how they affect my own self-interest? • Ethical Egoism: The pursuit and promotion of one’s own self-interest and well-being are the only criteria of right action. ...
Ethical Pluralism and Relativism
... human rights. They should not intervene with each other’s moral practice.’ 2. ‘Polygamy is wrong in western societies but not so in the Middle East. The ethics of marriage is just a matter of social norm.’ ...
... human rights. They should not intervene with each other’s moral practice.’ 2. ‘Polygamy is wrong in western societies but not so in the Middle East. The ethics of marriage is just a matter of social norm.’ ...
Applied Ethics Introduction & Theories
... A system of moral principles accepted by the society 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 ...
... A system of moral principles accepted by the society 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 ...
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 ...
Beginning to Understand Ethics
... ANS: what ethical subjectivism is compatible with moral absolutism, in that the individual or society to whose attitudes moral propositions refer can hold some moral principle to apply regardless of circumstances? (That is, a moral principle can be relative to an individual, but not relative to circ ...
... ANS: what ethical subjectivism is compatible with moral absolutism, in that the individual or society to whose attitudes moral propositions refer can hold some moral principle to apply regardless of circumstances? (That is, a moral principle can be relative to an individual, but not relative to circ ...
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... Utilitarianism — moral actions are those that produce the greatest net pleasure compared with net pain. – Act Utilitarianism — assesses each act according to whether it maximizes pleasure over pain. – Rule Utilitarianism — supports rules that on balance produce the greatest pleasure for society. ...
... Utilitarianism — moral actions are those that produce the greatest net pleasure compared with net pain. – Act Utilitarianism — assesses each act according to whether it maximizes pleasure over pain. – Rule Utilitarianism — supports rules that on balance produce the greatest pleasure for society. ...
Moral Reasoning and Ethical Theories
... • Religion and divine command ethics – who are those among us who know precisely what God’s commands are or are not on each issue? ...
... • Religion and divine command ethics – who are those among us who know precisely what God’s commands are or are not on each issue? ...
Ethics in Criminal Justice
... to as bad conduct – Someone who makes value judgments and discerns right from wrong. ...
... to as bad conduct – Someone who makes value judgments and discerns right from wrong. ...
Ethics in Daily Practice - American College Health Association
... disease; he rid them of it …then ordered them to live as usual…for those however, whose bodies were always in a state of inner sickness he did not attempt to prescribe a regimen to make their life a prolonged misery…medicine was not intended for them and they should not be treated even if they were ...
... disease; he rid them of it …then ordered them to live as usual…for those however, whose bodies were always in a state of inner sickness he did not attempt to prescribe a regimen to make their life a prolonged misery…medicine was not intended for them and they should not be treated even if they were ...
Meta-Ethics
... Linguistic questions look at the nature of moral language An example of a linguistic ethical question could be: “what are we doing when we make a moral claim such as ‘killing is wrong’ Language performs many functions such as stating a fact, expressing an emotion or giving a command Does ethical lan ...
... Linguistic questions look at the nature of moral language An example of a linguistic ethical question could be: “what are we doing when we make a moral claim such as ‘killing is wrong’ Language performs many functions such as stating a fact, expressing an emotion or giving a command Does ethical lan ...
Ethical Theory and Business
... • A culture thinking something is moral does not make it moral (slavery) • It is not consistent with moral language which tends to be absolute • All cultures tend to believe in universal principles • There are no separate cultures (Bosnia, Somalia, Cambodia) • Cultural traditions are bounded by phys ...
... • A culture thinking something is moral does not make it moral (slavery) • It is not consistent with moral language which tends to be absolute • All cultures tend to believe in universal principles • There are no separate cultures (Bosnia, Somalia, Cambodia) • Cultural traditions are bounded by phys ...
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... Prohibiting needless killing Promoting socialization through altruism and generosity Pursuit of knowledge and understanding about the universe Natural human rights Balance between personal rights and societal obligations Social contract – give up something to the group to gain a greater ...
... Prohibiting needless killing Promoting socialization through altruism and generosity Pursuit of knowledge and understanding about the universe Natural human rights Balance between personal rights and societal obligations Social contract – give up something to the group to gain a greater ...
10 Moral Philosophy STUDENT GUIDE
... 44. Hobbes. He espoused a philosophy of relentless materialism. “Good” and “evil” denote only what one desires or detests; a descriptive egoist, Hobbes said persons seek personal survival above all other things. It is an open question whether he was also a prescriptive egoist. 45. Hume. Moral princi ...
... 44. Hobbes. He espoused a philosophy of relentless materialism. “Good” and “evil” denote only what one desires or detests; a descriptive egoist, Hobbes said persons seek personal survival above all other things. It is an open question whether he was also a prescriptive egoist. 45. Hume. Moral princi ...
REVIEW OF MORAL THEORY
... The dentist’s primary professional obligation shall be service to the public. The competent and timely delivery of quality care within the bounds of the clinical circumstances presented by the patient, with due consideration being given to the needs and desires of the patient, shall be the most impo ...
... The dentist’s primary professional obligation shall be service to the public. The competent and timely delivery of quality care within the bounds of the clinical circumstances presented by the patient, with due consideration being given to the needs and desires of the patient, shall be the most impo ...
Aristotle on Human Excellence
... A standard objection to utilitarianism alleges that the theory will require the use of unjust means whenever doing so is likely to produce a greater balance of pleasure. This would permit a policy of punishing the innocent to avert a riot, to deter wrongdoers, etc. Utilitarians may respond by pointi ...
... A standard objection to utilitarianism alleges that the theory will require the use of unjust means whenever doing so is likely to produce a greater balance of pleasure. This would permit a policy of punishing the innocent to avert a riot, to deter wrongdoers, etc. Utilitarians may respond by pointi ...
ETHICS LAST CLASS
... 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. ...
... 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. ...
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... agent would be willing to be so treated Presumably, no one (who was rational) would be willing to be discriminated against on the basis of gender or race. ...
... agent would be willing to be so treated Presumably, no one (who was rational) would be willing to be discriminated against on the basis of gender or race. ...
Ethics Quiz Review - East Richland Christian Schools
... T/F Arthur E. Gravatt, a leading secular humanist ethicist, viewed morality and immorality as staying the same no matter what the situation. ...
... T/F Arthur E. Gravatt, a leading secular humanist ethicist, viewed morality and immorality as staying the same no matter what the situation. ...