Deontological ethics
... as imposing binding obligation on human beings to behave in a particular way. They see morality as the response of human communities to issues of how to behave in relation to each other. There are no absolute rules, but there are norms of behaviour that promote good will and happiness or some other ...
... as imposing binding obligation on human beings to behave in a particular way. They see morality as the response of human communities to issues of how to behave in relation to each other. There are no absolute rules, but there are norms of behaviour that promote good will and happiness or some other ...
What is Ethics? - ChristianEthics
... • Morality – Human conduct and character referring to “those acts which it makes sense to describe as right or wrong, good or bad.” = Behavior ...
... • Morality – Human conduct and character referring to “those acts which it makes sense to describe as right or wrong, good or bad.” = Behavior ...
Major Theories in Moral Philosophy
... deontology all belong to the type of moral philosophy called Ethics of Conduct, focusing on ”What to Do.” Virtue Ethics, going back to the time of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle, and further back in time, focuses on developing a good character: “How to Be.” Virtues, which the Greeks thought of as ...
... deontology all belong to the type of moral philosophy called Ethics of Conduct, focusing on ”What to Do.” Virtue Ethics, going back to the time of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle, and further back in time, focuses on developing a good character: “How to Be.” Virtues, which the Greeks thought of as ...
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... 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 question you concerning orphans. Say: “To deal justly with t ...
... 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 question you concerning orphans. Say: “To deal justly with t ...
Introduction to Philosophy
... S knows p if and only if: (1) S believes p, (2) p is true, and (3) S is justified in believing p. The Gettier Problem: It appears that there are counterexamples to the JTB account that show that justified true belief is not sufficient for knowledge. ...
... S knows p if and only if: (1) S believes p, (2) p is true, and (3) S is justified in believing p. The Gettier Problem: It appears that there are counterexamples to the JTB account that show that justified true belief is not sufficient for knowledge. ...
Shafer-Landua and Ethical Subjectivism - K
... authoritative moral reasons for actions (at most the reasons are prudential—one serve’s one’s best interests by obeying them; but there is no reason to think disobedience is immoral, just stupid). 5. Thus, in this case, ethics is not in fact objective. 6. Suppose God legislates the rules because the ...
... authoritative moral reasons for actions (at most the reasons are prudential—one serve’s one’s best interests by obeying them; but there is no reason to think disobedience is immoral, just stupid). 5. Thus, in this case, ethics is not in fact objective. 6. Suppose God legislates the rules because the ...
Moral Saints
... indicates that our moral theories must also make a better account of what is amoral. • The amoral is that in life that morality has nothing to say about one way or another. ...
... indicates that our moral theories must also make a better account of what is amoral. • The amoral is that in life that morality has nothing to say about one way or another. ...
Course curriculum - Wydział Prawa, Administracji i Ekonomii
... How do I know what a duty requires? The test of universalization. Categorical imperative: ...
... How do I know what a duty requires? The test of universalization. Categorical imperative: ...
Philosophy 219
... A Plurality of Theories Given that different moral theories emphasize different principles, 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 continui ...
... A Plurality of Theories Given that different moral theories emphasize different principles, 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 continui ...
Introduction to Moral Theory
... To say that "it pleases God" just pushes the question back a level. Why does/should it please God? God's willing it is no explanation of why it is the right thing to will. Insisting that God is good doesn’t help. After all, goodness is a moral quality which still needs an ...
... To say that "it pleases God" just pushes the question back a level. Why does/should it please God? God's willing it is no explanation of why it is the right thing to will. Insisting that God is good doesn’t help. After all, goodness is a moral quality which still needs an ...
Milestone Education Review
... beings in moral matters; their moral judgments of right and wrong, good and 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 reflecti ...
... beings in moral matters; their moral judgments of right and wrong, good and 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 reflecti ...
The Moral Point of View - Seattle Preparatory School
... particular kind of language—terms such as duty, obligation, right, and good. ...
... particular kind of language—terms such as duty, obligation, right, and good. ...
Chapter 3 Rise of Modern Humanism
... [universal ethical code]: based on both reason and intuition [direct and immediate apprehension of truth]. ...
... [universal ethical code]: based on both reason and intuition [direct and immediate apprehension of truth]. ...
the story of - J397: Media Ethics
... or not it conforms to the beliefs, attitudes, and conventions of the group to which the claimer belongs. EXAMPLE: “It is rude to belch at the dinner table.” (a matter of custom) ...
... or not it conforms to the beliefs, attitudes, and conventions of the group to which the claimer belongs. EXAMPLE: “It is rude to belch at the dinner table.” (a matter of custom) ...
Introduction to Ethics
... offers us standards of action that will help us determine what we should do. These standards are called ethical standards or ethical theories, and include such standards as Aristotle’s virtue standard, or Mill’s utilitarian standard. That is what we will be concerned in this course. How should we li ...
... offers us standards of action that will help us determine what we should do. These standards are called ethical standards or ethical theories, and include such standards as Aristotle’s virtue standard, or Mill’s utilitarian standard. That is what we will be concerned in this course. How should we li ...
Meta-Ethics
... doing when we make a moral claim such as ‘killing is wrong’ Language performs many functions such as stating a fact, expressing an emotion or giving a command Does ethical language fall into any of these categories? What function does ethical language perform? Emotivism is a non-cognitive theory, co ...
... doing when we make a moral claim such as ‘killing is wrong’ Language performs many functions such as stating a fact, expressing an emotion or giving a command Does ethical language fall into any of these categories? What function does ethical language perform? Emotivism is a non-cognitive theory, co ...
Philosophy 224
... can be used to guide correct moral reasoning about matters of moral concern. 2. Theoretical Aim: identify the features of actions or persons that make them right or wrong, good or bad. ...
... can be used to guide correct moral reasoning about matters of moral concern. 2. Theoretical Aim: identify the features of actions or persons that make them right or wrong, good or bad. ...
Morality and Ethics
... The Limitations of Conscience One last claim commonly offered by moral agents of all sorts, including business people, is that all we really need is our conscience. We all have good reason to doubt this if we reflect on our own moral failings. In addition, it’s easy enough to identify instanc ...
... The Limitations of Conscience One last claim commonly offered by moral agents of all sorts, including business people, is that all we really need is our conscience. We all have good reason to doubt this if we reflect on our own moral failings. In addition, it’s easy enough to identify instanc ...
Freedom and the Moral Act -1
... Not just the intellect and will Virtues, vices, character and interactions with others “Human acts are moral acts because they express and determine th goodness or evil of the person who performs them” (Veritatis Splendor, N.71) Knowledge as a condition for Morality Man is defined as a rational bein ...
... Not just the intellect and will Virtues, vices, character and interactions with others “Human acts are moral acts because they express and determine th goodness or evil of the person who performs them” (Veritatis Splendor, N.71) Knowledge as a condition for Morality Man is defined as a rational bein ...
What is Ethics?
... There do seem to be genuine moral disagreements. Arguments for Objectivity You cannot see or touch moral truths Subjective morality • The rightness/wrongness of an act is dependent upon human beliefs/feelings. • There are no external standards of rightness and wrongness. • There can be no genuin ...
... There do seem to be genuine moral disagreements. Arguments for Objectivity You cannot see or touch moral truths Subjective morality • The rightness/wrongness of an act is dependent upon human beliefs/feelings. • There are no external standards of rightness and wrongness. • There can be no genuin ...
Philosophy 220
... philosophical ethics. Prior to Kant, people sought the origin of morality in the natural order, in the ends proper to human beings, or in feelings. In contrast, Kant seeks the conditions of the possibility of morality and locates them in the autonomy, the self-legislation, of the will. ...
... philosophical ethics. Prior to Kant, people sought the origin of morality in the natural order, in the ends proper to human beings, or in feelings. In contrast, Kant seeks the conditions of the possibility of morality and locates them in the autonomy, the self-legislation, of the will. ...
Kant`s Moral Theory
... 1st Premise (Fact 1: State fact and source) 2nd Premise (Fact 2: State fact and source) 3rd Premise (Fact 3: State fact and source) 4th Premise (Fact 4: State fact and source) ...
... 1st Premise (Fact 1: State fact and source) 2nd Premise (Fact 2: State fact and source) 3rd Premise (Fact 3: State fact and source) 4th Premise (Fact 4: State fact and source) ...
Chapter 6
... are 5 people. Ned is standing next to a switch, which he can throw to turn the train onto a side track. There is a heavy object on the side track. If the train hits the object, the object will slow the train down, giving the men time to escape. The heavy object is 1 man, standing on the side track. ...
... are 5 people. Ned is standing next to a switch, which he can throw to turn the train onto a side track. There is a heavy object on the side track. If the train hits the object, the object will slow the train down, giving the men time to escape. The heavy object is 1 man, standing on the side track. ...
File - Philosophy For Life
... Read his article, see if you can work out what it means and re-write it in your own modern day words ...
... Read his article, see if you can work out what it means and re-write it in your own modern day words ...