Chapter 13 Theories Strengths and Weaknesses
... Makes selfishness a virtue. Limits the development of self; ignores the responsibility we have to others. Suggests people are slaves to selfinterest and lack freedom to make choices. ...
... Makes selfishness a virtue. Limits the development of self; ignores the responsibility we have to others. Suggests people are slaves to selfinterest and lack freedom to make choices. ...
Ethical Theories
... no set of values ought to be applied to all Objections: (Naturalistic Fallacy) • 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 cu ...
... no set of values ought to be applied to all Objections: (Naturalistic Fallacy) • 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 cu ...
How Actions Can Be Morally Evaluated
... is not about abstract principles, rights, or impartial (typically male) theories of justice, but about caring for persons and maintaining relationships (Gilligan) The (feminine) virtue of caring for others in specific situations is the basis upon which all ethical thinking is grounded (Noddings) ...
... is not about abstract principles, rights, or impartial (typically male) theories of justice, but about caring for persons and maintaining relationships (Gilligan) The (feminine) virtue of caring for others in specific situations is the basis upon which all ethical thinking is grounded (Noddings) ...
HU245
... from Greek and means love of wisdom Philosophy takes on big questions that often come from reflection on everyday life, things we take for granted ...
... from Greek and means love of wisdom Philosophy takes on big questions that often come from reflection on everyday life, things we take for granted ...
studies in religion and ethics
... Aristotle viewed the living of an ethical life (the Greek word ethikos means ‘character’) as a way - guided by practical reason - of becoming a certain kind of person. His theory is, therefore, person (or ‘agent’) - centred not act – centred like our modern theories of ethics (see diagram). Early to ...
... Aristotle viewed the living of an ethical life (the Greek word ethikos means ‘character’) as a way - guided by practical reason - of becoming a certain kind of person. His theory is, therefore, person (or ‘agent’) - centred not act – centred like our modern theories of ethics (see diagram). Early to ...
MacIntyre and Anscombe: Two Modern Virtue Ethicists
... • She said the idea of ethics defined as some legalistic principles (rules) needs Ethics is too concerned with this act and that to be changed. act being immoral. ...
... • She said the idea of ethics defined as some legalistic principles (rules) needs Ethics is too concerned with this act and that to be changed. act being immoral. ...
Slide 1
... What benefits and what harms will each course of action produce, and which alternative will lead to the best overall consequences? What moral rights do the affected parties have, and which course of action best respects those rights? Which course of action treats everyone the same, except where ther ...
... What benefits and what harms will each course of action produce, and which alternative will lead to the best overall consequences? What moral rights do the affected parties have, and which course of action best respects those rights? Which course of action treats everyone the same, except where ther ...
Alasdair MacIntyre
... impersonal standards which provide rational justification for actions and can themselves be rationally justified. – Second: unsuccessful attempts to maintain objectivity of ethics but rational justification breaks down. – Third: Emotivism widely accepted because of recognition that claims to rationa ...
... impersonal standards which provide rational justification for actions and can themselves be rationally justified. – Second: unsuccessful attempts to maintain objectivity of ethics but rational justification breaks down. – Third: Emotivism widely accepted because of recognition that claims to rationa ...
Alasdair MacIntyre
Alasdair Chalmers MacIntyre (born 1929) is a Scottish philosopher primarily known for his contribution to moral and political philosophy but known also for his work in history of philosophy and theology. He is Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Contemporary Aristotelian Studies in Ethics and Politics (CASEP) at London Metropolitan University, and an Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame. During his lengthy academic career, he also taught at Brandeis University, Duke University, Vanderbilt University, and Boston University. Macintyre's After Virtue (1981) is widely recognised as one of the most important works of Anglophone moral and political philosophy in the 20th century.