moral imperative
... • We’ll look at some famous moral questions in an effort to explore this question. ...
... • We’ll look at some famous moral questions in an effort to explore this question. ...
The Relationship between Religion and Moral Values
... It is wrong in theory to kill, but sometimes the situation demands it. It is wrong in theory to kill and so it is wrong to do it no matter what the situation. It is theoretically right to kill in certain situations and so right to actually do so. It is theoretically right to kill in certain situatio ...
... It is wrong in theory to kill, but sometimes the situation demands it. It is wrong in theory to kill and so it is wrong to do it no matter what the situation. It is theoretically right to kill in certain situations and so right to actually do so. It is theoretically right to kill in certain situatio ...
Kohlberg`s Moral Development Theory
... – Children obey because adults tell them to obey. People base their moral decision on fear of punishment ...
... – Children obey because adults tell them to obey. People base their moral decision on fear of punishment ...
Character vs. Actions
... Phronesis is knowledge that one gains from experience of life. Children and adolescents can possess many virtues to a high degree, but cannot attain perfect virtue because they lack phronesis. (Even the nicest adolescent is apt to mess things up, because he lacks knowledge of eudaimonia, for example ...
... Phronesis is knowledge that one gains from experience of life. Children and adolescents can possess many virtues to a high degree, but cannot attain perfect virtue because they lack phronesis. (Even the nicest adolescent is apt to mess things up, because he lacks knowledge of eudaimonia, for example ...
Morals in Politics: The Case of Georg Schwarzenberger
... – Politicians may be immoral internationally as their first moral obligation is to their own people – Strong must rule to overcome anarchy ...
... – Politicians may be immoral internationally as their first moral obligation is to their own people – Strong must rule to overcome anarchy ...
THE MORAL ARGUMENT
... As far as the argument from conscience is concerned modern critics argue that Freud’s explanation of the phenomenon of conscience (internalised parental authority) is more plausible than either Newman’s or Kant’s. The moral argument is built upon certain assumptions, which are by no means universall ...
... As far as the argument from conscience is concerned modern critics argue that Freud’s explanation of the phenomenon of conscience (internalised parental authority) is more plausible than either Newman’s or Kant’s. The moral argument is built upon certain assumptions, which are by no means universall ...
10 Moral Philosophy STUDENT GUIDE
... 52. The supreme principle of morality. Kant: A moral rule is universal and absolute. Thus, the supreme prescription of morality is to act in such a way that you could, rationally, will the principle on which you act to be a universal law. 53. And a moral rule may be expressed as a categorical impera ...
... 52. The supreme principle of morality. Kant: A moral rule is universal and absolute. Thus, the supreme prescription of morality is to act in such a way that you could, rationally, will the principle on which you act to be a universal law. 53. And a moral rule may be expressed as a categorical impera ...
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... matter of opinion and that people cannot err in setting their own moral standards. If that were true, however, then we would not be able to offer moral criticism of abhorrent behaviour – including murder, robbery, rape and assault – if the people performing those actions though that they were doing ...
... matter of opinion and that people cannot err in setting their own moral standards. If that were true, however, then we would not be able to offer moral criticism of abhorrent behaviour – including murder, robbery, rape and assault – if the people performing those actions though that they were doing ...
Ethics - Pennsylvania State University
... • Must use judgment to determine applicable virtue (as opposed to ethical rules) ...
... • Must use judgment to determine applicable virtue (as opposed to ethical rules) ...
Philosophy 224
... • PRC and PV certainly seem to satisfy the theoretical aim of MTs, but what about the practical aim? • The operative presumption is that if the principles are correct, then employing the principles to evaluate proposed actions or possible value assignments provides justifying reasons (as well as mot ...
... • PRC and PV certainly seem to satisfy the theoretical aim of MTs, but what about the practical aim? • The operative presumption is that if the principles are correct, then employing the principles to evaluate proposed actions or possible value assignments provides justifying reasons (as well as mot ...
moraltheory
... 4. OBJECTIVITY: Make decisions on a verifiable basis, apart from inclinations/emotions ...
... 4. OBJECTIVITY: Make decisions on a verifiable basis, apart from inclinations/emotions ...
Chapter 13 Theories Strengths and Weaknesses
... on a subjective view of right. Provides no moral milestones for judging actions. ...
... on a subjective view of right. Provides no moral milestones for judging actions. ...
Ethics Glossary
... Supererogatory. Literally, "above the call of duty." A supererogatory act is one that is morally good and that goes beyond what is required by duty. Some ethical theories, such as certain versions of utilitarianism, that demand that we always do the act that yields the most good have no room for sup ...
... Supererogatory. Literally, "above the call of duty." A supererogatory act is one that is morally good and that goes beyond what is required by duty. Some ethical theories, such as certain versions of utilitarianism, that demand that we always do the act that yields the most good have no room for sup ...
A Biblical Case for Limited Government
... “Jesus doesn’t take sides, he takes over.” There is something right about these assertions. Clearly, at least in one sense, Jesus is neither a Republican nor a Democrat, and Jesus’s agenda for the world is not essentially political. But if we are not careful, we will continue to promote the Achilles ...
... “Jesus doesn’t take sides, he takes over.” There is something right about these assertions. Clearly, at least in one sense, Jesus is neither a Republican nor a Democrat, and Jesus’s agenda for the world is not essentially political. But if we are not careful, we will continue to promote the Achilles ...
Lecture notes in PPT - Lakeside Institute of Theology
... realism is the belief that goodness or rightness is part of the reality of whatever it is we accurately identify as good. Goodness exists independently of ideas we have about it. Moral idealism says instead that moral values are not real properties, but are only “ideas” assigned by people – either ...
... realism is the belief that goodness or rightness is part of the reality of whatever it is we accurately identify as good. Goodness exists independently of ideas we have about it. Moral idealism says instead that moral values are not real properties, but are only “ideas” assigned by people – either ...
Ethics - Lagemaat - TOK-eisj
... • We expect people to justify their valuejudgements and support them with reasons. • A simple model: Commonly agreed moral principle. • Cheating on a test is wrong • Tom cheated on the test • Therefore what Tom did was wrong. ...
... • We expect people to justify their valuejudgements and support them with reasons. • A simple model: Commonly agreed moral principle. • Cheating on a test is wrong • Tom cheated on the test • Therefore what Tom did was wrong. ...
An Explanation of Solomon`s Failures despite His Great Wisdom
... The only way to reconcile Nielsen’s ethical dilemma is to have an absolute set of morals by which to determine what is universally right or wrong. If not, then each person, culture and society is free to choose their own set of ethics, which is what Nielsen should really be advocating if he wanted t ...
... The only way to reconcile Nielsen’s ethical dilemma is to have an absolute set of morals by which to determine what is universally right or wrong. If not, then each person, culture and society is free to choose their own set of ethics, which is what Nielsen should really be advocating if he wanted t ...
Philosophy 224
... • ER is another example. • It's key claim is that an action (performed by a member of Group G) is right iff the moral norms accepted by G permit the performance of the action. • Like with DCT, ER seems appropriately actionguiding, but it doesn't do any better job with the MT's theoretical aim. • Why ...
... • ER is another example. • It's key claim is that an action (performed by a member of Group G) is right iff the moral norms accepted by G permit the performance of the action. • Like with DCT, ER seems appropriately actionguiding, but it doesn't do any better job with the MT's theoretical aim. • Why ...
Developmental Theory
... Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development: • Preconventional (4 to 10 years): Level of moral reasoning characterized by a focus on the consequence experienced by the person as a result of his/her actions • Conventional (10 to 13 years): Level of moral reasoning reflecting internalized rules and societa ...
... Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development: • Preconventional (4 to 10 years): Level of moral reasoning characterized by a focus on the consequence experienced by the person as a result of his/her actions • Conventional (10 to 13 years): Level of moral reasoning reflecting internalized rules and societa ...
Presentation
... Arguments against absolutes: Diversity – Because moral standards differ so much among cultures, morality derives from local ethics, not from innate moral absolutes – But diversity can say nothing about what is right and wrong, only about what is. – Diversity does not rule out absolutes. One system ...
... Arguments against absolutes: Diversity – Because moral standards differ so much among cultures, morality derives from local ethics, not from innate moral absolutes – But diversity can say nothing about what is right and wrong, only about what is. – Diversity does not rule out absolutes. One system ...
Bioethics - Mercer Island School District
... • Studying bioethics allows individuals to differentiate opinions based on __________from those supported by ___________and ___________________. ...
... • Studying bioethics allows individuals to differentiate opinions based on __________from those supported by ___________and ___________________. ...
Name: Kemara Matthews Personal Development and Ethics Moral
... action. Moral development theory is based on how an individual develop morally in making clear judgment of right or wrong as they are trained. Kohlberg’s Moral development is based primary primaarily on moral reasoning and discloses in a series of stages. Theses stages are pre conventional, conventi ...
... action. Moral development theory is based on how an individual develop morally in making clear judgment of right or wrong as they are trained. Kohlberg’s Moral development is based primary primaarily on moral reasoning and discloses in a series of stages. Theses stages are pre conventional, conventi ...
Humanist Discussion Group
... Morality & Ethics Wikipedia: Ethic, According to Tomas Paul and Linda Elder of the Foundation for Critical Thinking, "most people confuse ethics with behaving in accordance with social conventions, religious beliefs, and the law", and don't treat ethics as a stand-alone concept.[2] Paul and Elder d ...
... Morality & Ethics Wikipedia: Ethic, According to Tomas Paul and Linda Elder of the Foundation for Critical Thinking, "most people confuse ethics with behaving in accordance with social conventions, religious beliefs, and the law", and don't treat ethics as a stand-alone concept.[2] Paul and Elder d ...