THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIO-MORAL MEANING MAKING
... general structural construct which underlies both role-taking and moral judgment. This is the concept of sociomoral perspective, which refers to the point of view the individual takes in defining both social facts and sociomoral values or oughts“ (p. 33). Thus a socio-moral perspective is taken to u ...
... general structural construct which underlies both role-taking and moral judgment. This is the concept of sociomoral perspective, which refers to the point of view the individual takes in defining both social facts and sociomoral values or oughts“ (p. 33). Thus a socio-moral perspective is taken to u ...
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... (or I-morality), in terms of certain rules or principles. Such a study might begin by looking at traditional casuistry and other philosophical accounts of how to think about certain sorts of moral problems. Such accounts might appeal to principles that are not generally expressed and not available t ...
... (or I-morality), in terms of certain rules or principles. Such a study might begin by looking at traditional casuistry and other philosophical accounts of how to think about certain sorts of moral problems. Such accounts might appeal to principles that are not generally expressed and not available t ...
Servais Pinckaers: Returning to a Thomisitc Morality of Happiness
... natural and primordial desire for happiness. Since the virtues are directed towards the fulfilment of this higher supernatural goal, man is given the real possibility of achieving both his own natural happiness and fulfilment, and ultimate communion with God through beatitude. This is precisely what ...
... natural and primordial desire for happiness. Since the virtues are directed towards the fulfilment of this higher supernatural goal, man is given the real possibility of achieving both his own natural happiness and fulfilment, and ultimate communion with God through beatitude. This is precisely what ...
Introduction to Ethics & Moral Reasoning
... business action upon society. It has to consider whether the action is likely to promote the public good, to advance the basic beliefs of our society, to contribute to its stability, strength, and harmony.” ...
... business action upon society. It has to consider whether the action is likely to promote the public good, to advance the basic beliefs of our society, to contribute to its stability, strength, and harmony.” ...
Moral Absolutism: a Response to Relativists
... foundations of moral relativism2, the philosophical position that ethical propositions do not reflect universal moral truths, but rather make judgments and claims relative to social and cultural circumstances, practices, and beliefs.3 Many anthropologists, such as Ruth Benedict, have appealed to mor ...
... foundations of moral relativism2, the philosophical position that ethical propositions do not reflect universal moral truths, but rather make judgments and claims relative to social and cultural circumstances, practices, and beliefs.3 Many anthropologists, such as Ruth Benedict, have appealed to mor ...
Intentional psychologism - California State University, Los Angeles
... Searle (1992), Strawson (1994), Siewert (1998), Horgan and Tienson (2002) and Pitt (2004), have been articulating and defending views of the cognitive mind on which there is an essential connection between the intentionality of conscious thought and the phenomenality of consciousness. In particular, ...
... Searle (1992), Strawson (1994), Siewert (1998), Horgan and Tienson (2002) and Pitt (2004), have been articulating and defending views of the cognitive mind on which there is an essential connection between the intentionality of conscious thought and the phenomenality of consciousness. In particular, ...
On acts, omissions and responsibility
... even as tentative proof that all acts are distinct from all omissions. In his discussion of Princess Diana’s death, McLachlan points to various causes that we may assume are real, but then tries to explain that these are not really real, or that his breakdown, if continued, would be infinite. An exa ...
... even as tentative proof that all acts are distinct from all omissions. In his discussion of Princess Diana’s death, McLachlan points to various causes that we may assume are real, but then tries to explain that these are not really real, or that his breakdown, if continued, would be infinite. An exa ...
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... Given that legal and moral justifications are related, but distinct, the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003 could, after the fact, be deemed illegal but could also be deemed moral or even obligatory on different grounds One reason the U.N. was established after WWII was to keep despots like Hitler and St ...
... Given that legal and moral justifications are related, but distinct, the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003 could, after the fact, be deemed illegal but could also be deemed moral or even obligatory on different grounds One reason the U.N. was established after WWII was to keep despots like Hitler and St ...
Archetypes of Wisdom
... as a component of rationality, the only thing which is “good in itself.” Kant argues that “ought implies can” – by which he means it must be possible for human beings to live up to their moral obligations (since circumstances can prevent us from doing the good we want to do). Thus, Kant reasons, I m ...
... as a component of rationality, the only thing which is “good in itself.” Kant argues that “ought implies can” – by which he means it must be possible for human beings to live up to their moral obligations (since circumstances can prevent us from doing the good we want to do). Thus, Kant reasons, I m ...
Immanuel Kant and the moral law[1].
... it is sometimes given in the twenty-first century — it was not restrictive and forbidding, but essentially free. ...
... it is sometimes given in the twenty-first century — it was not restrictive and forbidding, but essentially free. ...
Regulating Technologies
... But, suppose that y is a quite different order of value to x, such that x would be worthless without y: then, for precautionary reasons, we give up x (even though x is valued) because it presupposes y. Assuming that we are dealing with y (we believe that there might be a risk to y), we no longer nee ...
... But, suppose that y is a quite different order of value to x, such that x would be worthless without y: then, for precautionary reasons, we give up x (even though x is valued) because it presupposes y. Assuming that we are dealing with y (we believe that there might be a risk to y), we no longer nee ...
The First-Person Perspective: A Test for Naturalism
... (1) x has a first person perspective iff x can think of herself as herself*. (2) x can think of herself as herself* only if x has concepts that can apply to things different than x. (3) x has concepts that can apply to things different from x only if x has had interactions with things different fro ...
... (1) x has a first person perspective iff x can think of herself as herself*. (2) x can think of herself as herself* only if x has concepts that can apply to things different than x. (3) x has concepts that can apply to things different from x only if x has had interactions with things different fro ...
The Ethic of Care and the Dialectic of Enlightenment
... Feminists’ ethics embodies that request for enlightening the enlightenment about itself, since constitutes a reflection on morality and on dominant modern conceptualization of morality. In essence, feminist philosophers extend Adorno and Horkheimer’s critique on enlightenment’s morality. Starting f ...
... Feminists’ ethics embodies that request for enlightening the enlightenment about itself, since constitutes a reflection on morality and on dominant modern conceptualization of morality. In essence, feminist philosophers extend Adorno and Horkheimer’s critique on enlightenment’s morality. Starting f ...
What is morality and how does it work
... hereby sell my soul, after my death, to ___SCOTT MURPHY______, for the sum of _____. ...
... hereby sell my soul, after my death, to ___SCOTT MURPHY______, for the sum of _____. ...
Is Peirce a Relativist
... “absolute truth”-- the belief which ultimately will never be able to be doubted-- is key to realizing that Peirce is ultimately not a relativist, although his fallibilism allows for the discrepancies which might make you and I believe that opposite things are true. The real is something altogether d ...
... “absolute truth”-- the belief which ultimately will never be able to be doubted-- is key to realizing that Peirce is ultimately not a relativist, although his fallibilism allows for the discrepancies which might make you and I believe that opposite things are true. The real is something altogether d ...
Developing an Organisational Culture
... The ability to apply lessons learned from the past to new situations in the present The application of reasoning of situations, rather than forced use of preconceived categorisation A ‘good ‘person (virtuous) will have practical wisdom to do the right thing (Phronesis). ...
... The ability to apply lessons learned from the past to new situations in the present The application of reasoning of situations, rather than forced use of preconceived categorisation A ‘good ‘person (virtuous) will have practical wisdom to do the right thing (Phronesis). ...
Nature of Argument PPT
... Arguing focuses on disagreement, controversy people usually only argue if one of them is uncertain of the outcome if a conclusion is certain, inescapable, there is no need to argue ...
... Arguing focuses on disagreement, controversy people usually only argue if one of them is uncertain of the outcome if a conclusion is certain, inescapable, there is no need to argue ...
Nature of Argument
... Arguing focuses on disagreement, controversy people usually only argue if one of them is uncertain of the outcome if a conclusion is certain, inescapable, there is no need to argue ...
... Arguing focuses on disagreement, controversy people usually only argue if one of them is uncertain of the outcome if a conclusion is certain, inescapable, there is no need to argue ...
Street`s Evolutionary Debunking Argument: Nuancing A Moral
... courages us to think in terms of the whole human species; thus, ethics is still objective and normative insofar as it applies to human beings and their experiences. Third, by taking on this species-relative view, we are able to resist making claims like Copp’s which fall prey to Street’s critique. A ...
... courages us to think in terms of the whole human species; thus, ethics is still objective and normative insofar as it applies to human beings and their experiences. Third, by taking on this species-relative view, we are able to resist making claims like Copp’s which fall prey to Street’s critique. A ...
When Soldiers Aren`t Heroes: An Essay
... not address this necessary element of moral life in all the possible traditions that have informed and shaped contemporary American culture (which would, in fact, be all those of the Western tradition). But I can simply note that Aristotelianism and other agent-oriented ethics — Christian ethics, de ...
... not address this necessary element of moral life in all the possible traditions that have informed and shaped contemporary American culture (which would, in fact, be all those of the Western tradition). But I can simply note that Aristotelianism and other agent-oriented ethics — Christian ethics, de ...
Biology and Society Unit Three: Ethics Branches of Philosophy
... constructive potential. Without regard to specific outcomes, it is enough for us to set as our goal that every individual be helped to achieve this potential. Every child born should be given the chance to live an optimal life. For more on biological continuity, sustainability, and optimization go t ...
... constructive potential. Without regard to specific outcomes, it is enough for us to set as our goal that every individual be helped to achieve this potential. Every child born should be given the chance to live an optimal life. For more on biological continuity, sustainability, and optimization go t ...
meta-ethics - WordPress.com
... from not doing so. I then am not doing what is right for the right reason. My action does not proceed from duty. My will cannot be good. If I pay my debt because I want you to lend me more or because I am afraid to pay penalties, my will is not good because my action dos not proceed from the recogni ...
... from not doing so. I then am not doing what is right for the right reason. My action does not proceed from duty. My will cannot be good. If I pay my debt because I want you to lend me more or because I am afraid to pay penalties, my will is not good because my action dos not proceed from the recogni ...
MacIntyre and Anscombe: Two Modern Virtue Ethicists
... failed aspirations and thwarted hopes that the BM and RA would inevitably cause!! The rise in the beauty business in Britain and the number of cosmetics, bath products, and 'spiritual' treatments, which claim to have therapeutic value. The society we have created teaches us to value others less and ...
... failed aspirations and thwarted hopes that the BM and RA would inevitably cause!! The rise in the beauty business in Britain and the number of cosmetics, bath products, and 'spiritual' treatments, which claim to have therapeutic value. The society we have created teaches us to value others less and ...
Charity as a Moral Duty - DigitalCommons@Cedarville
... with capacity, resulting in giving below our moral duty in the weight of the moral end presented. Yet, many are still uncomfortable with this conclusion. Why is this? I would propose that it is due to selfishness, not the ethics. Moreland and Geisler claim moral values are more evident from what a m ...
... with capacity, resulting in giving below our moral duty in the weight of the moral end presented. Yet, many are still uncomfortable with this conclusion. Why is this? I would propose that it is due to selfishness, not the ethics. Moreland and Geisler claim moral values are more evident from what a m ...