Understanding Ethics - The Open University
... is certainly false that the two can rationally be kept apart if both are present in the same consciousness: in this sense, they are not and cannot be independent. There simply is no logically or psychologically stable way for a CR and a DP to coexist in a minimally self-aware and intelligent moral a ...
... is certainly false that the two can rationally be kept apart if both are present in the same consciousness: in this sense, they are not and cannot be independent. There simply is no logically or psychologically stable way for a CR and a DP to coexist in a minimally self-aware and intelligent moral a ...
The evolutionary debunking of morality
... On one interpretation, Michael Ruse advocates such an argument (1986, 2006, 2009). In order to discuss Ruse’s case, we must first introduce the concept of moral objectivity—a notion that gets used differently by different philosophers, and one so slippery that some have recommended its elimination. ...
... On one interpretation, Michael Ruse advocates such an argument (1986, 2006, 2009). In order to discuss Ruse’s case, we must first introduce the concept of moral objectivity—a notion that gets used differently by different philosophers, and one so slippery that some have recommended its elimination. ...
From Pacific Philosophical Quarterly 6 (1985) - UNC
... construction of acceptable moral theories.1 Unfortunately, by requiring that our working theories be coherent, we will insure, I'll argue, that they are wrong. The first step in making my argument, of course, is to spell out what it is for a moral theory to be coherent. This is especially important ...
... construction of acceptable moral theories.1 Unfortunately, by requiring that our working theories be coherent, we will insure, I'll argue, that they are wrong. The first step in making my argument, of course, is to spell out what it is for a moral theory to be coherent. This is especially important ...
Theistic Activism and the Euthyphro Dilemma
... Not everyone, however, who is sickened and appalled at (what has simply come to be known as) "9/11- shares such skepticism toward religious ethics. A radically different sort of vision of God and religious ethics is possible, bearing as little relation to Osama bin Laden as a loving father does to a ...
... Not everyone, however, who is sickened and appalled at (what has simply come to be known as) "9/11- shares such skepticism toward religious ethics. A radically different sort of vision of God and religious ethics is possible, bearing as little relation to Osama bin Laden as a loving father does to a ...
Character or Virtue Ethics
... proverb, to command. . . . The nurturing of virtue by means of story in the context of community (the church) is an indispensable part of ethics, but the community also nurtures the moral life through commands, principles, and theological paradigms. Dennis P. Hollinger, Choosing the Good, 59 3. The ...
... proverb, to command. . . . The nurturing of virtue by means of story in the context of community (the church) is an indispensable part of ethics, but the community also nurtures the moral life through commands, principles, and theological paradigms. Dennis P. Hollinger, Choosing the Good, 59 3. The ...
Why Response-Dependence Theories of Morality are False
... that make morality different? Imagine, for example, the possible worlds in which we experience moral emotions or desires under different conditions than in the actual world. Are there possible worlds in which, say, kicking dogs is morally required? It seems likely that there are on this view.5 Or im ...
... that make morality different? Imagine, for example, the possible worlds in which we experience moral emotions or desires under different conditions than in the actual world. Are there possible worlds in which, say, kicking dogs is morally required? It seems likely that there are on this view.5 Or im ...
The Role of Antagonism in Kant`s Metaphysic of
... unsuccessful” (“Theory” 89). As Kant insists, the fact that something has been unsuccessful does not justify that it will be also unsuccessful in the future. But this Kant’s proper insistence does not declare the irrelevance of empirical evidence to a theoretical claim. This paper examines why Kant ...
... unsuccessful” (“Theory” 89). As Kant insists, the fact that something has been unsuccessful does not justify that it will be also unsuccessful in the future. But this Kant’s proper insistence does not declare the irrelevance of empirical evidence to a theoretical claim. This paper examines why Kant ...
Moral Absolutism: a Response to Relativists
... of conventional moral relativism with his claim that morality is derived from the ever-changing “mores” of society. Sumner purports that there exist cultural “mores”, certain moral folkways of a society. He claims that while mores are fewer in number than folkways, they are far more coercive. Negati ...
... of conventional moral relativism with his claim that morality is derived from the ever-changing “mores” of society. Sumner purports that there exist cultural “mores”, certain moral folkways of a society. He claims that while mores are fewer in number than folkways, they are far more coercive. Negati ...
On acts, omissions and responsibility
... omissions kill them. This is a familiar example in discussions on acts and omissions. An agent witnesses a child drowning whom he could easily rescue. Does the agent kill the child by standing by and watching? McLachlan does not contend that there is no immorality in watching the death, but does sug ...
... omissions kill them. This is a familiar example in discussions on acts and omissions. An agent witnesses a child drowning whom he could easily rescue. Does the agent kill the child by standing by and watching? McLachlan does not contend that there is no immorality in watching the death, but does sug ...
What Is Ethics
... that ethics often demands more than memorizing and living by a set of rules. A study done of law school students, for example, shows that their ability to make sound ethical judgments is impaired by their three years in law school because ethics is presented in a rule-based manner. The conclusion th ...
... that ethics often demands more than memorizing and living by a set of rules. A study done of law school students, for example, shows that their ability to make sound ethical judgments is impaired by their three years in law school because ethics is presented in a rule-based manner. The conclusion th ...
Ethics and Business
... new technologies and products that less developed countries do not, multinationals must decide when a particular country is ready to assimilate these new things. They are also faced with the different moral codes and laws of different countries. Even if a particular norm is not unethical, they must ...
... new technologies and products that less developed countries do not, multinationals must decide when a particular country is ready to assimilate these new things. They are also faced with the different moral codes and laws of different countries. Even if a particular norm is not unethical, they must ...
Virtue Ethics show
... • Shows how Western ethics has been distorted, corrupted and rendered unusable Christianity. • Reason is essential for ethics but has been replaced by ‘faith’ and ‘divine-command’. • Greek and Christian ethics are not only different in method, but have different goals. Personal development Vs a conc ...
... • Shows how Western ethics has been distorted, corrupted and rendered unusable Christianity. • Reason is essential for ethics but has been replaced by ‘faith’ and ‘divine-command’. • Greek and Christian ethics are not only different in method, but have different goals. Personal development Vs a conc ...
On the Importance of Teaching Professional Ethics to Computer
... have on the well-being (“utility”) of all persons directly or indirectly affected by the action or policy. The principle is: Of any two actions, the most ethical one will produce the greatest balance of benefits over harms. ...
... have on the well-being (“utility”) of all persons directly or indirectly affected by the action or policy. The principle is: Of any two actions, the most ethical one will produce the greatest balance of benefits over harms. ...
On the Importance of Teaching Professional Ethics to Computer
... have on the well-being (“utility”) of all persons directly or indirectly affected by the action or policy. The principle is: Of any two actions, the most ethical one will produce the greatest balance of benefits over harms. ...
... have on the well-being (“utility”) of all persons directly or indirectly affected by the action or policy. The principle is: Of any two actions, the most ethical one will produce the greatest balance of benefits over harms. ...
Normative Ethics and Metaethics
... By its very name, the field of metaethics is contrasted with another field of inquiry, that of normative ethics. Metaethics concerns questions about normative inquiry, rather than questions within normative inquiry. Whereas normative ethics concerns questions like what is good or bad, what we must o ...
... By its very name, the field of metaethics is contrasted with another field of inquiry, that of normative ethics. Metaethics concerns questions about normative inquiry, rather than questions within normative inquiry. Whereas normative ethics concerns questions like what is good or bad, what we must o ...
Dr. Keith YN Ng
... – Right action comes to be defined in terms of moral principles chosen because of their logical comprehensiveness, universality and consistency – The ethical principles are abstract general principles dealing with justice, society’s welfare, equality of human rights, respect for the dignity of indiv ...
... – Right action comes to be defined in terms of moral principles chosen because of their logical comprehensiveness, universality and consistency – The ethical principles are abstract general principles dealing with justice, society’s welfare, equality of human rights, respect for the dignity of indiv ...
Duty Theory - Soazig Le Bihan
... (1) To be rational = to be truly free – autonomous = to have dignity = to be worthy of respect (2) Rule of Absolute Respect = respect of one’s autonomy – never use others as means only (3) Rationality is the foundation of morality: As rational, autonomous agents, we understand that our duty is to do ...
... (1) To be rational = to be truly free – autonomous = to have dignity = to be worthy of respect (2) Rule of Absolute Respect = respect of one’s autonomy – never use others as means only (3) Rationality is the foundation of morality: As rational, autonomous agents, we understand that our duty is to do ...
Humanities 117: Philosophical Perspectives on the Humanities First Paper
... concepts relate to such traditional formulae as “Love thy neighbor as thyself” and “Do as you would be done by”? (Can Hume and/or Kant be seen as interpreting these sayings? As correcting them?) In what ways would Kant say that Hume’s analysis of morality, in terms of these concepts, is correct, and ...
... concepts relate to such traditional formulae as “Love thy neighbor as thyself” and “Do as you would be done by”? (Can Hume and/or Kant be seen as interpreting these sayings? As correcting them?) In what ways would Kant say that Hume’s analysis of morality, in terms of these concepts, is correct, and ...
Christian Ethics article
... Modern culture, American culture in particular, is experiencing a moral crisis of dramatic proportion. Gallup and Jones (2000:32-34) note the following evidences of the current moral crisis facing American culture: ...
... Modern culture, American culture in particular, is experiencing a moral crisis of dramatic proportion. Gallup and Jones (2000:32-34) note the following evidences of the current moral crisis facing American culture: ...
The Intercultural Ethics Agenda from an Objectivist Point of View
... about how to apply shared principles or disagreement about factual matters that condition applicability of shared moral principles. – Indeed, one reason that diversity of moral views has been reduced during Information Age is precisely that new information technologies have made possible dialogues s ...
... about how to apply shared principles or disagreement about factual matters that condition applicability of shared moral principles. – Indeed, one reason that diversity of moral views has been reduced during Information Age is precisely that new information technologies have made possible dialogues s ...
Ethical Egoism
... If we value the individual—that is, if the individual has moral worth—then we must agree that this life is of supreme importance. ...
... If we value the individual—that is, if the individual has moral worth—then we must agree that this life is of supreme importance. ...
Is Procreative Beneficence Obligatory?
... always wrong for them to adopt an external perspective towards their ...
... always wrong for them to adopt an external perspective towards their ...
Two Dogmas of Moral Theory? Comments on Lisa Tessman`s Moral
... important fact that we can fail morally even if we do what we ought to do. I do not disagree that it is important to recognize that there are situations where no matter what we do we may still do harm, even when the action we have chosen to do is the least harmful, or violates a value that is a less ...
... important fact that we can fail morally even if we do what we ought to do. I do not disagree that it is important to recognize that there are situations where no matter what we do we may still do harm, even when the action we have chosen to do is the least harmful, or violates a value that is a less ...
Biology and Society Unit Three: Ethics Branches of Philosophy
... and intolerant of other views. "There are many religions in the world, with several of them (including almost all branches of Christianity and of Islam) claiming to be valid for all people at all times. Each has numerous adherents of the highest integrity and intelligence. These faiths contradict ea ...
... and intolerant of other views. "There are many religions in the world, with several of them (including almost all branches of Christianity and of Islam) claiming to be valid for all people at all times. Each has numerous adherents of the highest integrity and intelligence. These faiths contradict ea ...