Virtue ethics
... The term ‘Aristotelian virtue ethics’ describes a class of theories; the aim of these theories is to discover the conditions and character traits that contribute to eudaimonia. ...
... The term ‘Aristotelian virtue ethics’ describes a class of theories; the aim of these theories is to discover the conditions and character traits that contribute to eudaimonia. ...
IS THERE ANY REAL RIGHT OR WRONG
... no more right or wrong than conflicting opinions about Big Macs vs. Whoppers, because the truth or correctness would simply depend upon the attitude, opinion, or belief of an individual subject or person. On the other hand to say that morality is objective is to say that the truth of moral judgments ...
... no more right or wrong than conflicting opinions about Big Macs vs. Whoppers, because the truth or correctness would simply depend upon the attitude, opinion, or belief of an individual subject or person. On the other hand to say that morality is objective is to say that the truth of moral judgments ...
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... According to Alasdair MacIntyre and Bernard Williams, moral theory does not have the authority that it claims for itself. MacIntyre argues generally that there can be no moral authority in pluralistic, liberal societies. He urges us to subvert liberalism by developing common narratives and ways of l ...
... According to Alasdair MacIntyre and Bernard Williams, moral theory does not have the authority that it claims for itself. MacIntyre argues generally that there can be no moral authority in pluralistic, liberal societies. He urges us to subvert liberalism by developing common narratives and ways of l ...
PHILOSOPHY_6
... to unearth the meaning of his terms and avoid linguistics muddle. In ethics, this aim is undertaken in metaethics. The issues addressed in metaethics, unlike those of normative ethics, do not concern determining the rightness and wrongness of an action, rather they have to know what terms like “righ ...
... to unearth the meaning of his terms and avoid linguistics muddle. In ethics, this aim is undertaken in metaethics. The issues addressed in metaethics, unlike those of normative ethics, do not concern determining the rightness and wrongness of an action, rather they have to know what terms like “righ ...
Introduction to Moral Theories and Principles that inform ethical
... Act and rule utilitarianism Bentham tended to deal with the consequences of acts. However, ‘rule utilitariansim’ justifies certain rules on utilitarian grounds. For example, one might justify the general rule ‘do not lie’ on the utilitarian ground that lying produces more bad consequences than good ...
... Act and rule utilitarianism Bentham tended to deal with the consequences of acts. However, ‘rule utilitariansim’ justifies certain rules on utilitarian grounds. For example, one might justify the general rule ‘do not lie’ on the utilitarian ground that lying produces more bad consequences than good ...
Ethical Relativism:
... • We can only accept one thing. The way the morals are APPLIED in our culture. • “Who’s to say which culture is right and which is wrong”? We may not be able to know with certainty who’s views of morality is right . Although we can be justified in believing they are right. In taking such a stand, we ...
... • We can only accept one thing. The way the morals are APPLIED in our culture. • “Who’s to say which culture is right and which is wrong”? We may not be able to know with certainty who’s views of morality is right . Although we can be justified in believing they are right. In taking such a stand, we ...
Any Absolutes? Absolutely!
... what is morally right for me. And what is right for me may be wrong for another and vice versa. This theory is morally unacceptable because it implies that an act can be right for someone even if it is cruel, hateful, or tyrannical. Further, if this theory were put in practice, society would be rend ...
... what is morally right for me. And what is right for me may be wrong for another and vice versa. This theory is morally unacceptable because it implies that an act can be right for someone even if it is cruel, hateful, or tyrannical. Further, if this theory were put in practice, society would be rend ...
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... moral standards. The aim is to understand a moral or immoral action .according to this theory, God is the source of our moral codes. The other theory is ethical relativism which is based on the personality of the person who acted in a right or wrong manner. Some explanations of ethics decrease all o ...
... moral standards. The aim is to understand a moral or immoral action .according to this theory, God is the source of our moral codes. The other theory is ethical relativism which is based on the personality of the person who acted in a right or wrong manner. Some explanations of ethics decrease all o ...
Glosario Etica
... Utilitarianism. A moral theory that says that what is moral right is whatever produces the greatest overall amount of pleasure (hedonistic utilitarianism) or happiness (eudaimonistic utilitarianism). Some utilitarians (act utilitarians) claim that we should weigh the consequences of each individual ...
... Utilitarianism. A moral theory that says that what is moral right is whatever produces the greatest overall amount of pleasure (hedonistic utilitarianism) or happiness (eudaimonistic utilitarianism). Some utilitarians (act utilitarians) claim that we should weigh the consequences of each individual ...
Deontological Ethics - The Richmond Philosophy Pages
... Groundwork of the Metaphysic of Morals trans. H.J. Paton as The Moral Law. Thought developed in the later, Metaphysic of Morals. Key reading – Brad Hooker, ‘Kant’s normative ethics’, RJP issue 1 The need for 'pure ethics'. The certainty of our status as free agents. The Enlightenment goal of overcom ...
... Groundwork of the Metaphysic of Morals trans. H.J. Paton as The Moral Law. Thought developed in the later, Metaphysic of Morals. Key reading – Brad Hooker, ‘Kant’s normative ethics’, RJP issue 1 The need for 'pure ethics'. The certainty of our status as free agents. The Enlightenment goal of overcom ...
Kant`s Ethical Theory
... Since we are choosing the maxims for our actions, we are giving ourselves the moral rules rather than following the dictates of some authority or other—e.g., government, society, or even God. Since our maxims must be universalizable, in giving ourselves those moral rules, we are, in effect, legi ...
... Since we are choosing the maxims for our actions, we are giving ourselves the moral rules rather than following the dictates of some authority or other—e.g., government, society, or even God. Since our maxims must be universalizable, in giving ourselves those moral rules, we are, in effect, legi ...
moral philosophy - The Richmond Philosophy Pages
... ought to act or how we should be. What is the basis on which we should make decisions about what we ought to do. The central concern of normative ethics is an elucidation of what is right, good or ...
... ought to act or how we should be. What is the basis on which we should make decisions about what we ought to do. The central concern of normative ethics is an elucidation of what is right, good or ...
Moral Development - People Server at UNCW
... Early Moral Judgment/Reasoning: Piaget’s Theory • Observed children playing games (issues related to rules, fairness) • Also used clinical interviews to assess children’s thinking about moral issues • Proposed two stages in children’s moral development (transitional period in between) ...
... Early Moral Judgment/Reasoning: Piaget’s Theory • Observed children playing games (issues related to rules, fairness) • Also used clinical interviews to assess children’s thinking about moral issues • Proposed two stages in children’s moral development (transitional period in between) ...
English
... Interestingly, many philosophers of religion (both theistic and atheistic) have uncritically followed suit and take it for granted that the historical precursor to Judeo–Christian versions of DCT is the Hebrew Bible itself (e.g. Hare 2008; Quinn 1979:305– 325, 1987; Stump 2001:530–550). Many introdu ...
... Interestingly, many philosophers of religion (both theistic and atheistic) have uncritically followed suit and take it for granted that the historical precursor to Judeo–Christian versions of DCT is the Hebrew Bible itself (e.g. Hare 2008; Quinn 1979:305– 325, 1987; Stump 2001:530–550). Many introdu ...
Online Privacy Issues Overview
... We ought to adopt moral rules which, if followed by everyone, will lead to the greatest increase in total happiness ◦ Act utilitarianism applies Principle of Utility to individual actions ◦ Rule utilitarianism applies Principle of Utility to moral rules ...
... We ought to adopt moral rules which, if followed by everyone, will lead to the greatest increase in total happiness ◦ Act utilitarianism applies Principle of Utility to individual actions ◦ Rule utilitarianism applies Principle of Utility to moral rules ...
An Introduction to Ethical Theory
... • They identify what it means to “do the right thing”. • They assume that people have free choice to make their own rational decisions. • Their goal is generally to contribute to the well-being of humanity. • They distinguish obligations & responsibilities from choice & personal preference. ...
... • They identify what it means to “do the right thing”. • They assume that people have free choice to make their own rational decisions. • Their goal is generally to contribute to the well-being of humanity. • They distinguish obligations & responsibilities from choice & personal preference. ...
Ethical Theory Review Sheet
... Basic Themes in Theory of Ethics (Note: I use the terms "ethics" and "morality" and their cognates as synonymous with one another. I assume that you have covered this material in your Phil 104 class and that this outline will serve as a brief "refresher" for you.) I. Nature of Morality A. Meaning of ...
... Basic Themes in Theory of Ethics (Note: I use the terms "ethics" and "morality" and their cognates as synonymous with one another. I assume that you have covered this material in your Phil 104 class and that this outline will serve as a brief "refresher" for you.) I. Nature of Morality A. Meaning of ...
necessity, control, and the divine command theory
... concerned only with the ‘divine command theory’ which asserts this property identity. In my view, this theory is the simplest and most appealing ‘divine command theory’ there can be. The waters have been much muddied in the recent literature by many more complicated but less intelligible and less ap ...
... concerned only with the ‘divine command theory’ which asserts this property identity. In my view, this theory is the simplest and most appealing ‘divine command theory’ there can be. The waters have been much muddied in the recent literature by many more complicated but less intelligible and less ap ...
Ethical Concepts and Theories
... ∗ In certain circumstances utilitarians must quantify the value of a human life – Utilitarianism ignores the problem of an unjust distribution of good consequences. ∗ Utilitarianism does not mean the greatest good of the greatest number ∗ That requires a principle of justice ∗ What happens when a co ...
... ∗ In certain circumstances utilitarians must quantify the value of a human life – Utilitarianism ignores the problem of an unjust distribution of good consequences. ∗ Utilitarianism does not mean the greatest good of the greatest number ∗ That requires a principle of justice ∗ What happens when a co ...
What is Morality --
... What is moral reasoning? The morally right things to do is whatever there are the best reasons for doing. The facts of the case support our reasoning for a particular choice being right. ...
... What is moral reasoning? The morally right things to do is whatever there are the best reasons for doing. The facts of the case support our reasoning for a particular choice being right. ...
Philosophy 220
... Given that different moral theories emphasize different values, you shouldn’t be surprised that when we start looking at specific theories, we will find that they highlight different features of our moral lives. In many cases, these differences mask an essential continuity in moral evaluations, but ...
... Given that different moral theories emphasize different values, you shouldn’t be surprised that when we start looking at specific theories, we will find that they highlight different features of our moral lives. In many cases, these differences mask an essential continuity in moral evaluations, but ...
Ethical Theories
... one set of moral values applies to all people and cultures Plato • Cultural Relativism: Moral values are relative to one’s culture; there are Sextus no universally held values Montaigne Empiricus ...
... one set of moral values applies to all people and cultures Plato • Cultural Relativism: Moral values are relative to one’s culture; there are Sextus no universally held values Montaigne Empiricus ...
lecture
... affect the theory of life on which this theory of morality is grounded- namely, that pleasure, and freedom from pain, are the only things desirable as ends; and that all desirable things (which are as numerous in the utilitarian as in any other scheme) are desirable either for the pleasure inherent ...
... affect the theory of life on which this theory of morality is grounded- namely, that pleasure, and freedom from pain, are the only things desirable as ends; and that all desirable things (which are as numerous in the utilitarian as in any other scheme) are desirable either for the pleasure inherent ...
Kant`s Ethical Theory
... UK and many international laws. When Jack Kevorkian tried to defend his killing of Thomas Youk, the judge limited the evidence he could introduce, saying it didn’t matter if he intended to help Mr Youk, or if Mr Youk wanted to die. What was important was the act itself. ...
... UK and many international laws. When Jack Kevorkian tried to defend his killing of Thomas Youk, the judge limited the evidence he could introduce, saying it didn’t matter if he intended to help Mr Youk, or if Mr Youk wanted to die. What was important was the act itself. ...