Ethical Relativism:
... outcomes of our social history. • The conclusion: That there are no absolute or objective moral standards binding on all people. ...
... outcomes of our social history. • The conclusion: That there are no absolute or objective moral standards binding on all people. ...
Ethics - David Kelsey`s Philosophy Home Page
... Some related concepts that we don’t study when we study Morality: Religion: – Religion: stories, supernatural beings – A guide to conduct vs. more than this… ...
... Some related concepts that we don’t study when we study Morality: Religion: – Religion: stories, supernatural beings – A guide to conduct vs. more than this… ...
Chapter 3 Rise of Modern Humanism
... Humanism • Humanism is a broad category of ethical philosophies that places man, not God, at the center of social life. • Humanists believe in man’s capacity for lasting social and moral progress. ...
... Humanism • Humanism is a broad category of ethical philosophies that places man, not God, at the center of social life. • Humanists believe in man’s capacity for lasting social and moral progress. ...
Philosophy 100 Lecture 13 Ethics
... Moral claim (also called moral judgments): – non-factual claims that assert that some moral property such as Rightness is instantiated in some object or action or event. ...
... Moral claim (also called moral judgments): – non-factual claims that assert that some moral property such as Rightness is instantiated in some object or action or event. ...
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 ...
Do you display ethical deeds?
... Is the most important moral parameter that we are required to follow while at work. If an officer is professional, then the officer is an example of one who stays within the rules of the law enforcement profession while at the same time enforces such laws. ...
... Is the most important moral parameter that we are required to follow while at work. If an officer is professional, then the officer is an example of one who stays within the rules of the law enforcement profession while at the same time enforces such laws. ...
lesson 8. Prescriptivism
... statements are not just expressions of our feelings. Moral language is also prescriptive, which means that it tells us how we ought to behave. ...
... statements are not just expressions of our feelings. Moral language is also prescriptive, which means that it tells us how we ought to behave. ...
Milestone Education Review
... bad depend on conscience which holds the moral authority and principles of deciding between right and wrong. There are certain forces which are responsible for the breakdown of customary morality and reinforcing the reflective morality instead. These factors and causes have been subjected to a keen ...
... bad depend on conscience which holds the moral authority and principles of deciding between right and wrong. There are certain forces which are responsible for the breakdown of customary morality and reinforcing the reflective morality instead. These factors and causes have been subjected to a keen ...
YR-12-RE
... When you are making an ethical decision you must: a. decide what action would bring the greatest happiness to the greatest number of people; b. or what action would bring the least amount of unhappiness to the most ...
... When you are making an ethical decision you must: a. decide what action would bring the greatest happiness to the greatest number of people; b. or what action would bring the least amount of unhappiness to the most ...
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... Morality may seem like a straightforward term; however, when one considers a global context, morality takes on myriad meanings. We make moral decisions each day. Some are on a large scale and some on a small scale, but our individual perspectives on morality influence both. This week, we’ll explore ...
... Morality may seem like a straightforward term; however, when one considers a global context, morality takes on myriad meanings. We make moral decisions each day. Some are on a large scale and some on a small scale, but our individual perspectives on morality influence both. This week, we’ll explore ...
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
... and they advised him not to use it. His main aim was to end the war. His military advisors estimated that if an invasion of Japan was necessary, as many as 1 million Americans might be killed. The estimated loss of Japanese lives using the bomb was 100,000. He reasoned that more lives would ultimate ...
... and they advised him not to use it. His main aim was to end the war. His military advisors estimated that if an invasion of Japan was necessary, as many as 1 million Americans might be killed. The estimated loss of Japanese lives using the bomb was 100,000. He reasoned that more lives would ultimate ...
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... a non-moral sense, e.g., good meal, bad tooth, etc. These uses often refer to function. Aristotle argued that morality is tied to the function of a human being. This should not be confused with any idea that meals or teeth are directly linked to the ethical use of language or the moral domain of hum ...
... a non-moral sense, e.g., good meal, bad tooth, etc. These uses often refer to function. Aristotle argued that morality is tied to the function of a human being. This should not be confused with any idea that meals or teeth are directly linked to the ethical use of language or the moral domain of hum ...
Ethical Principles
... you in direct conflict with existing relationship /obligation A situation in which you cannot legally be involved in one business activity, because you have connections with another business that would gain an unfair advantage from your involvement Example: The businessman who also being a politicia ...
... you in direct conflict with existing relationship /obligation A situation in which you cannot legally be involved in one business activity, because you have connections with another business that would gain an unfair advantage from your involvement Example: The businessman who also being a politicia ...
Morality as a Value Criterion and a Social Fact
... from all other evaluations, and we may say that the difference is precisely in its specificity: normative universality. It has an objectivity comparable to mathematical statements, but at the same time is deeply subjective in recognition that its criterion is in full accordance with our freedom and ...
... from all other evaluations, and we may say that the difference is precisely in its specificity: normative universality. It has an objectivity comparable to mathematical statements, but at the same time is deeply subjective in recognition that its criterion is in full accordance with our freedom and ...
Introduction to Ethics
... Frankena also uses the Crito example because it includes a discussion of the roles that religion and the law should play in our moral decision making. Is obeying the law enough to make our actions morally good? Some people think that if they obey the law, then they are covered. That is, they believe ...
... Frankena also uses the Crito example because it includes a discussion of the roles that religion and the law should play in our moral decision making. Is obeying the law enough to make our actions morally good? Some people think that if they obey the law, then they are covered. That is, they believe ...
Introduction to Ethical Theory II
... depends on the prevailing view in the society or culture we happen to be dealing with. ...
... depends on the prevailing view in the society or culture we happen to be dealing with. ...
Powerpoint5B. - People Server at UNCW
... family was left destitute, but he created some of the greatest art in the Western tradition. Was this a morally indefensible choice? What would Kant say? Sartre? Bentham or Mill? Does it matter than he did become great? Where do we come from? What are we? Where are we going? ...
... family was left destitute, but he created some of the greatest art in the Western tradition. Was this a morally indefensible choice? What would Kant say? Sartre? Bentham or Mill? Does it matter than he did become great? Where do we come from? What are we? Where are we going? ...
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... is great harm in both, although they have some benefits for men; but their harm is far greater than their benefits.” They ask you what they should give in alms. Say: “What you can spare.” Thus God makes plain to you His revelations so that you may reflect upon this world and the hereafter. They ques ...
... is great harm in both, although they have some benefits for men; but their harm is far greater than their benefits.” They ask you what they should give in alms. Say: “What you can spare.” Thus God makes plain to you His revelations so that you may reflect upon this world and the hereafter. They ques ...
chapter 1: learning
... things can be used for bad purposes or with bad results, but not a good will) A good will is one that operates entirely in accordance with the dictates of pure reason The categorical imperative is the universal command of reason, formulated in several ways, two of which are: always treat others as e ...
... things can be used for bad purposes or with bad results, but not a good will) A good will is one that operates entirely in accordance with the dictates of pure reason The categorical imperative is the universal command of reason, formulated in several ways, two of which are: always treat others as e ...
Kohlberg`s Theory of Moral Development
... Stage 5: What is moral is not necessarily equal to what is legal. Laws can be unjust, in which case the moral thing to do is break the law. Person is bound only by internal moral code. Stage 6: so abstract and “transcendental” that it’s been dropped from the theory because no one was at stage 6. ...
... Stage 5: What is moral is not necessarily equal to what is legal. Laws can be unjust, in which case the moral thing to do is break the law. Person is bound only by internal moral code. Stage 6: so abstract and “transcendental” that it’s been dropped from the theory because no one was at stage 6. ...
ETHICS AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
... CORPORATE CULTURE - shared values, beliefs and purpose of employees that affect individual and group behavior in a single organization. Often these standards are formalized in a Mission Statement or in a Code of Ethics. Code of Ethics - a formal statement of ethical principles and rules of conduct. ...
... CORPORATE CULTURE - shared values, beliefs and purpose of employees that affect individual and group behavior in a single organization. Often these standards are formalized in a Mission Statement or in a Code of Ethics. Code of Ethics - a formal statement of ethical principles and rules of conduct. ...
Ethics: Discovering Right and Wrong
... Some acts are inherently good or right and some acts are inherently wrong or bad Kant defended a principle of moral duty he calls the categorical imperative Deontological theories have in common the view that we have an inherent duty to perform right actions and avoid bad actions ...
... Some acts are inherently good or right and some acts are inherently wrong or bad Kant defended a principle of moral duty he calls the categorical imperative Deontological theories have in common the view that we have an inherent duty to perform right actions and avoid bad actions ...
Lesson 14: Ethics
... • Morality: The behavior of making value judgments. • We are faced with ethical decisions every day. • What is right or wrong, good or bad, ethical or not? • People make decisions based a set of values established early in life. • Values are beliefs, principles, standards, and qualities considered d ...
... • Morality: The behavior of making value judgments. • We are faced with ethical decisions every day. • What is right or wrong, good or bad, ethical or not? • People make decisions based a set of values established early in life. • Values are beliefs, principles, standards, and qualities considered d ...