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... Which is the study of moral standards, general principles, concepts, values, and theories. 2. applied ethics Which is the study of ethical dilemmas, choices, and standards in various occupations, professions, concrete (particular, not general) situations, and the application of moral theories ...
... Which is the study of moral standards, general principles, concepts, values, and theories. 2. applied ethics Which is the study of ethical dilemmas, choices, and standards in various occupations, professions, concrete (particular, not general) situations, and the application of moral theories ...
Morality as a Value Criterion and a Social Fact
... other criteria of evaluation which we may call “non-moral values.” We should begin by explaining how these values come into existence in the first place: something acquires value by becoming an object of interest for someone, meaning that something nobody has any interest in is valueless or without ...
... other criteria of evaluation which we may call “non-moral values.” We should begin by explaining how these values come into existence in the first place: something acquires value by becoming an object of interest for someone, meaning that something nobody has any interest in is valueless or without ...
Chapter 4 - Jeremy Alan Woods
... Question: What system would people design under a veil of ignorance? A system where people would agree that each person is permitted the maximum amount of basic liberty compatible with a similar liberty for others Once equal basic liberty is assured, inequality in basic goods social goods are to ...
... Question: What system would people design under a veil of ignorance? A system where people would agree that each person is permitted the maximum amount of basic liberty compatible with a similar liberty for others Once equal basic liberty is assured, inequality in basic goods social goods are to ...
Moral Argumentation from a Rhetorical Point of View
... morality is a capacity to deal with multiple particular contexts in the right way; and a person satisfying this criterion has virtue. But it is clear that the notion of “rightness” here is restricted to particular practices. The criteria of what counts as right are the criteria of particular communi ...
... morality is a capacity to deal with multiple particular contexts in the right way; and a person satisfying this criterion has virtue. But it is clear that the notion of “rightness” here is restricted to particular practices. The criteria of what counts as right are the criteria of particular communi ...
This might not be accurate. For clarity, I suggest a concise definition
... When talking about moral and justice, there are contradictory ideas to the death penalty. Killing in terms of death penalty is immoral action and no death penalty also becomes unjust situation which shows that we cannot do anything to the person who took a person’s life when prisoning may not give t ...
... When talking about moral and justice, there are contradictory ideas to the death penalty. Killing in terms of death penalty is immoral action and no death penalty also becomes unjust situation which shows that we cannot do anything to the person who took a person’s life when prisoning may not give t ...
Objectivism 101: Life and Happiness
... “I swear—by my life and my love of it that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine.” ...
... “I swear—by my life and my love of it that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine.” ...
Michael Josephson on Ethical Decision Making
... Any decision affecting other people has ethical implications, and virtually all important decisions reflect the decision maker’s sensitivity and commitment to ethics. These decisions can be evaluated in terms of adherence to the six core ethical principles — trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, ...
... Any decision affecting other people has ethical implications, and virtually all important decisions reflect the decision maker’s sensitivity and commitment to ethics. These decisions can be evaluated in terms of adherence to the six core ethical principles — trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, ...
Teaching moral values and ethics
... have to build knowledge by ed to perceive and interpret events in ucating students, whether in a for ways that lead to ethical action. mal or informal setting, based on Ethical sensitivity is closely related their respective cognitive, emo to a relatively new suggested in tional and social abili ...
... have to build knowledge by ed to perceive and interpret events in ucating students, whether in a for ways that lead to ethical action. mal or informal setting, based on Ethical sensitivity is closely related their respective cognitive, emo to a relatively new suggested in tional and social abili ...
What follows is a brief summary of the material on Kant
... 1) Perform only those actions that you can will as universally binding on all people at all times. 2) always treat people as ends in themselves and not JUST as means to an end. (moral respect for persons) Act/Rule Deontology: As with utilitarianism, there are two general forms of deontology – act an ...
... 1) Perform only those actions that you can will as universally binding on all people at all times. 2) always treat people as ends in themselves and not JUST as means to an end. (moral respect for persons) Act/Rule Deontology: As with utilitarianism, there are two general forms of deontology – act an ...
chapter 1: learning
... Consider two versions of the trolley problem Utilitarian responses based on reasoning Kantian responses emotions that are not morally relevant to the situation Whitt There are multiple “knowledge systems,” tied to cultures, according to which knowledge, learning, facts and values are understood The ...
... Consider two versions of the trolley problem Utilitarian responses based on reasoning Kantian responses emotions that are not morally relevant to the situation Whitt There are multiple “knowledge systems,” tied to cultures, according to which knowledge, learning, facts and values are understood The ...
the ethics of obligation
... • We can do this because others in society have agreed to do the same thing, because it is in their enlightened (ultimate) self-interest as well. • The social contract is how we create an ordered society, escaping anarchy. ...
... • We can do this because others in society have agreed to do the same thing, because it is in their enlightened (ultimate) self-interest as well. • The social contract is how we create an ordered society, escaping anarchy. ...
Ethical Theory and Environment - III Lecture #5 Major Ethical
... 1. An act is right if it fulfills duty and respects rights in situations that we can control or in which we have freely reasoned and chosen (intended) our actions to occur 2. One is not held responsible for consequences he/she can=t control (unlike utilitarian) 3. Immanuel Kant=s categorical imperat ...
... 1. An act is right if it fulfills duty and respects rights in situations that we can control or in which we have freely reasoned and chosen (intended) our actions to occur 2. One is not held responsible for consequences he/she can=t control (unlike utilitarian) 3. Immanuel Kant=s categorical imperat ...
Using Case Studies to Teach Business Ethics in a High
... net present value S.W.O.T. analysis etc. ...
... net present value S.W.O.T. analysis etc. ...
Ethics
... Example: preserve other persons’ lives. I.e. do not kill 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 Je ...
... Example: preserve other persons’ lives. I.e. do not kill 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 Je ...
Moral Discourse
... Identify “roadblocks” to moral discourse. Give your “roadblock” in class Evaluate the content of the moral discourse in a discussion with other students 1. Let’s study this presentation in “Slide Show”. 2. At the end of the presentation there will be one discussion question. Decide on one of t ...
... Identify “roadblocks” to moral discourse. Give your “roadblock” in class Evaluate the content of the moral discourse in a discussion with other students 1. Let’s study this presentation in “Slide Show”. 2. At the end of the presentation there will be one discussion question. Decide on one of t ...
Ethical Principles: *Good* vs. *Right*
... • If this were to happen, no one would ever believe you, the lie would not work and you wouldn’t get what you wanted. • Therefore, if you willed that lying should become a universal law, then you would thwart your goal • Thus, it is impermissible to lie, according to CI, because the only way to lie ...
... • If this were to happen, no one would ever believe you, the lie would not work and you wouldn’t get what you wanted. • Therefore, if you willed that lying should become a universal law, then you would thwart your goal • Thus, it is impermissible to lie, according to CI, because the only way to lie ...
urpose in Life
... Kierkegaard Philosophic Contribution Considered the founder of existentialism Believed a person must be totally committed to living life Existence is reserved for people who are thoughtful, make decisions by considering choices, and above all, make commitments He felt that to get truth, a p ...
... Kierkegaard Philosophic Contribution Considered the founder of existentialism Believed a person must be totally committed to living life Existence is reserved for people who are thoughtful, make decisions by considering choices, and above all, make commitments He felt that to get truth, a p ...
APSperception2012
... thoughtful , reasonable). In prior studies, high engagement identity was correlated with empathy and action for the less fortunate and high security with the opposite pattern. In study 1 (n=72) we explored whether people who have high Engagement identity scores perceive the target (a needy person) a ...
... thoughtful , reasonable). In prior studies, high engagement identity was correlated with empathy and action for the less fortunate and high security with the opposite pattern. In study 1 (n=72) we explored whether people who have high Engagement identity scores perceive the target (a needy person) a ...
Why Study Engineering Ethics? - CS/ECE 252
... 3. to be honest and realistic in stating claims or estimates based on available data; 4. to reject bribery in all its forms; 5. to improve the understanding of technology, its appropriate application, and potential consequences; 6. to maintain and improve our technical competence and to undertake te ...
... 3. to be honest and realistic in stating claims or estimates based on available data; 4. to reject bribery in all its forms; 5. to improve the understanding of technology, its appropriate application, and potential consequences; 6. to maintain and improve our technical competence and to undertake te ...
Ethical Relativism 2 Kinds of Relativism: ethical relativism and social
... properties. Some influential suggestions have included ‘right’ is ‘what promotes the greatest happiness of the greatest number’, and ‘justice’ is ‘whatever promotes equality between the genders or races’. What looks like moral disagreement is really just disagreement about natural facts, like what d ...
... properties. Some influential suggestions have included ‘right’ is ‘what promotes the greatest happiness of the greatest number’, and ‘justice’ is ‘whatever promotes equality between the genders or races’. What looks like moral disagreement is really just disagreement about natural facts, like what d ...
What is Fundamental Moral Theology? Lecture Dr. Thomas B
... Fundamental moral theology—explains the why behind the judgments of concrete issues; examines the foundational concerns that underlie concrete judgments Traditional concerns of fundamental moral theology include the ultimate end of humans, the nature of human acts, the grounds for judging human acts ...
... Fundamental moral theology—explains the why behind the judgments of concrete issues; examines the foundational concerns that underlie concrete judgments Traditional concerns of fundamental moral theology include the ultimate end of humans, the nature of human acts, the grounds for judging human acts ...
Ethics and the Professions
... Rule utilitarianism says that even in times of unhappiness, it is necessary to obey “rules” that ultimately maximize happiness. One might suggest that the freedom to read or look at what one pleases provides for the most happiness in the end. The lack of freedom to do these things (whether it be wit ...
... Rule utilitarianism says that even in times of unhappiness, it is necessary to obey “rules” that ultimately maximize happiness. One might suggest that the freedom to read or look at what one pleases provides for the most happiness in the end. The lack of freedom to do these things (whether it be wit ...
Chapter 8 Slides
... The Neural Basis of Ethical Decisions o Moral intuition is a form of social intuition that is adaptive to the social environment and predominates in individual ethical decisions o There is considerable individual variation in perceptions of right and wrong o Neuroscience, as it removes physiologica ...
... The Neural Basis of Ethical Decisions o Moral intuition is a form of social intuition that is adaptive to the social environment and predominates in individual ethical decisions o There is considerable individual variation in perceptions of right and wrong o Neuroscience, as it removes physiologica ...