(Doesn`t) Make an Heroic Act?
... of self-sacrifice, and try to determine what is morally valuable about self-sacrifice in and of itself, keeping in mind that whatever theory we use to explain its value must also be able to explain its supererogatory nature. What I have said up until now has been mostly critical. We have seen that t ...
... of self-sacrifice, and try to determine what is morally valuable about self-sacrifice in and of itself, keeping in mind that whatever theory we use to explain its value must also be able to explain its supererogatory nature. What I have said up until now has been mostly critical. We have seen that t ...
Meta Ethics - WordPress.com
... terms of a non-ethical one. What is good may be found in particular qualities, or in the ability to promote the greatest happiness for the greatest number, or in something that fulfils its intended purpose. It claimed that ethical could be substantiated in the same way scientific ones were, using ev ...
... terms of a non-ethical one. What is good may be found in particular qualities, or in the ability to promote the greatest happiness for the greatest number, or in something that fulfils its intended purpose. It claimed that ethical could be substantiated in the same way scientific ones were, using ev ...
Moral Inquiry - Blackwell Publishing
... The way that a modern moral theory can relate to a religious tradition is well illustrated by the work of Immanuel Kant (1724–1804). Kant based his moral theory on a categorical imperative, an exceptionless moral rule that requires us to act only on those reasons that we can also make into universal ...
... The way that a modern moral theory can relate to a religious tradition is well illustrated by the work of Immanuel Kant (1724–1804). Kant based his moral theory on a categorical imperative, an exceptionless moral rule that requires us to act only on those reasons that we can also make into universal ...
ii. Ethical Egoism and Social Contract Theory (A coagulation of
... Ethical Egoism: an action is morally right if the consequences of that action are more favorable than unfavorable only to the agent performing the action. Ethical Altruism: an action is morally right if the consequences of that action are more favorable than unfavorable to everyone except the a ...
... Ethical Egoism: an action is morally right if the consequences of that action are more favorable than unfavorable only to the agent performing the action. Ethical Altruism: an action is morally right if the consequences of that action are more favorable than unfavorable to everyone except the a ...
The Case for Cultural Diversity
... Michael C. Brannigan ends his discussion of ECR with a list of what he calls its virtues: Its claim that cultures are diverse is indisputable ...
... Michael C. Brannigan ends his discussion of ECR with a list of what he calls its virtues: Its claim that cultures are diverse is indisputable ...
`Virtue ethics lacks a decision-procedure to help us make moral
... completely oppose the formidable impetus of our appetitive passions. Another problem with virtue ethics is the difficulty of establishing the nature and hierarchy of virtues among diverse people who have vastly different opinions on what constitutes a virtue. There is no solid definition of a virtu ...
... completely oppose the formidable impetus of our appetitive passions. Another problem with virtue ethics is the difficulty of establishing the nature and hierarchy of virtues among diverse people who have vastly different opinions on what constitutes a virtue. There is no solid definition of a virtu ...
Utilitarianism
... To do as you would be done by, and to love your neighbor as yourself, constitute the ideal perfection of utilitarian morality.” Utility is NOT a “godless” doctrine. “If it be a true belief that God desires, above all things, the happiness of his creatures, and that this was his purpose in their cr ...
... To do as you would be done by, and to love your neighbor as yourself, constitute the ideal perfection of utilitarian morality.” Utility is NOT a “godless” doctrine. “If it be a true belief that God desires, above all things, the happiness of his creatures, and that this was his purpose in their cr ...
Ethics 481 2008 3
... the moral life, one that promises to reduce or eliminate moral disagreement. If ...
... the moral life, one that promises to reduce or eliminate moral disagreement. If ...
Ethics and Business
... • According to the Integrative Social Contracts Theory (ISCT), there are two kinds of moral standards: – Hypernorms: those moral standards that should be applied to people in all societies. – Microsocial norms: those norms that differ from one community to another and that should be applied to peopl ...
... • According to the Integrative Social Contracts Theory (ISCT), there are two kinds of moral standards: – Hypernorms: those moral standards that should be applied to people in all societies. – Microsocial norms: those norms that differ from one community to another and that should be applied to peopl ...
Understanding Morality and Ethics:
... awareness, the ability to address, discuss and problematize moral issues, and a practical and theoretical understanding of morality and ethical theories as a framework for moral reasoning. When discussing ethical issues it is vital to distinguish between moral and ethical principles. Although the wo ...
... awareness, the ability to address, discuss and problematize moral issues, and a practical and theoretical understanding of morality and ethical theories as a framework for moral reasoning. When discussing ethical issues it is vital to distinguish between moral and ethical principles. Although the wo ...
Prescriptivism
... arguments is consistency. In requiring us to universalize moral judgements, Hare’s theory is similar to Kantian deontological ethics. However, Kant argues that the standards for a good person (the good will) are themselves set by reason, and are therefore objective. Hare does not. Neither the empiri ...
... arguments is consistency. In requiring us to universalize moral judgements, Hare’s theory is similar to Kantian deontological ethics. However, Kant argues that the standards for a good person (the good will) are themselves set by reason, and are therefore objective. Hare does not. Neither the empiri ...
DOC - A Level Philosophy
... more humane than in the past, and there is greater agreement about moral judgements than before because we are discovering real moral truths.) There are two responses noncognitivists can give. First, they can claim that there can be very real improvements in people’s moral views (individually or as ...
... more humane than in the past, and there is greater agreement about moral judgements than before because we are discovering real moral truths.) There are two responses noncognitivists can give. First, they can claim that there can be very real improvements in people’s moral views (individually or as ...
Can Michael Martin Be a Moral Realist?: Sic et Non by Paul Copan
... But if Martin thinks his task is completed, this is where he makes his major mistake. He gives no ontological foundation at all for his reasons to oppose child molestation, torture, or rape . It is unquestionable that rape is wrong because it violates the victim’s rights and traumatizes the victim. ...
... But if Martin thinks his task is completed, this is where he makes his major mistake. He gives no ontological foundation at all for his reasons to oppose child molestation, torture, or rape . It is unquestionable that rape is wrong because it violates the victim’s rights and traumatizes the victim. ...
What is ethics
... • Guiding principle: never do anything to another person that we would not want done to ourselves ...
... • Guiding principle: never do anything to another person that we would not want done to ourselves ...
Modern Scholars, Virtuous People and Strengths and Weaknesses
... responsibilities. It looks at what makes life worthwhile rather than what is right or wrong in a particular situation. ...
... responsibilities. It looks at what makes life worthwhile rather than what is right or wrong in a particular situation. ...
Philosophers in Jesuit Education Eastern APA Meetings, December 2011 Discussion Starter
... one of the external goods that, in the Book I account, Aristotle defends as part of flourishing. Aristotle says that the best good must be self-sufficient, meaning that if we have it, we lack for ...
... one of the external goods that, in the Book I account, Aristotle defends as part of flourishing. Aristotle says that the best good must be self-sufficient, meaning that if we have it, we lack for ...
PSYC 206 Lifespan Development
... Even if his wife is sick, it does not make his actions right.” OR “Heinz should steal the medicine because everyone has a right to choose life, regardless of the law.” ...
... Even if his wife is sick, it does not make his actions right.” OR “Heinz should steal the medicine because everyone has a right to choose life, regardless of the law.” ...
the ethics of obligation
... community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others…He cannot rightfully be compelled to do or forbear because it will be better for him to do so, because it will make him happier, because in the opinions of others, to do so would be wise or even right.” John Stuart Mill in On Liberty ...
... community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others…He cannot rightfully be compelled to do or forbear because it will be better for him to do so, because it will make him happier, because in the opinions of others, to do so would be wise or even right.” John Stuart Mill in On Liberty ...
Set 6: Kantian Ethics
... The Categorical Imperative offers a way to doing the right thing by asking, “What if everyone did it?” By universalizing moral reasoning, Kant thought we’d all do what’s best. The Humanitarian Principle underscored the importance of not just using others for our ends. Kant saw the individual more im ...
... The Categorical Imperative offers a way to doing the right thing by asking, “What if everyone did it?” By universalizing moral reasoning, Kant thought we’d all do what’s best. The Humanitarian Principle underscored the importance of not just using others for our ends. Kant saw the individual more im ...
the hebrew bible and metaethics: a philosophical
... That the Hebrew Bible associates the right actions with what finds favour in the eyes of Yhwh cannot reasonably be denied. However, as Wierenga (1989:215) implied, there is more than one way of interpreting the divinity-morality relation even given Divine Command Theory (hence strong and weak versio ...
... That the Hebrew Bible associates the right actions with what finds favour in the eyes of Yhwh cannot reasonably be denied. However, as Wierenga (1989:215) implied, there is more than one way of interpreting the divinity-morality relation even given Divine Command Theory (hence strong and weak versio ...
7AAN2011 Ethics Basic information Module description
... Seminar time and venue: Mondays 15:00-17:00; Room 605. Philosophy Building. ...
... Seminar time and venue: Mondays 15:00-17:00; Room 605. Philosophy Building. ...
What is Christian Ethics?
... 2) Reflection, discourse, and study concerning how people ought to live (normative ethics) ...
... 2) Reflection, discourse, and study concerning how people ought to live (normative ethics) ...
Principles & Practice of Sport Management
... • Code of conduct outlines and explains the principles under which an organization or profession operates. • Codes of conduct should be clear and straightforward and encourage employees to understand the goals they are trying to accomplish. ...
... • Code of conduct outlines and explains the principles under which an organization or profession operates. • Codes of conduct should be clear and straightforward and encourage employees to understand the goals they are trying to accomplish. ...