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... Rationalism: is the view according to which moral truths or principles are knowable independently from experience, by reason alone. Empiricism: is the view that our knowledge of moral truths or principles depends on experience, would that be human nature (naturalism) or individual opinions (subjecti ...
... Rationalism: is the view according to which moral truths or principles are knowable independently from experience, by reason alone. Empiricism: is the view that our knowledge of moral truths or principles depends on experience, would that be human nature (naturalism) or individual opinions (subjecti ...
EHR 2101 Theories of Ethics
... Course Description This course describes theories and principles of ethics. The course concentrates on theories like; utilitarianism, rule based ethics, and virtue ethics. The course will also discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each of these theories. Course Objectives 1. To help the students a ...
... Course Description This course describes theories and principles of ethics. The course concentrates on theories like; utilitarianism, rule based ethics, and virtue ethics. The course will also discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each of these theories. Course Objectives 1. To help the students a ...
Class #10 - 5/14/12
... It seems to encourage psychological and sociological (i.e. scientific) explanations of behavior that we did not previously understand. ...
... It seems to encourage psychological and sociological (i.e. scientific) explanations of behavior that we did not previously understand. ...
Utilitarianism and the Ethics of War
... right or wrong. Shaw utilizes the example of the Iroquois of Quebec in the seventeenth century who viewed the torturing of captured prisoners to be acceptable; in this case relativism would suggest one cannot utilize today’s views on morality and ethics to judge against another culture, let alone a ...
... right or wrong. Shaw utilizes the example of the Iroquois of Quebec in the seventeenth century who viewed the torturing of captured prisoners to be acceptable; in this case relativism would suggest one cannot utilize today’s views on morality and ethics to judge against another culture, let alone a ...
Crafting & Executing Strategy 18e
... actions have to be judged in the context of society’s standards of right and wrong. ...
... actions have to be judged in the context of society’s standards of right and wrong. ...
Introduction to Ethics - James Madison University
... you think is right and doing what you want to do Makes no moral distinction between the actions of different people SR and tolerance are two different things Decisions may not be based on reason Not a workable ethical theory (according to author) ...
... you think is right and doing what you want to do Makes no moral distinction between the actions of different people SR and tolerance are two different things Decisions may not be based on reason Not a workable ethical theory (according to author) ...
02 key concepts
... the ontological view that a system of ethics can rest on some solid, universal foundation that is inherent in the nature of reality may be rooted in a material or spiritual worldview even if foundational ethical truths exist, we may or may not be able to discover or “know” such truths with confidenc ...
... the ontological view that a system of ethics can rest on some solid, universal foundation that is inherent in the nature of reality may be rooted in a material or spiritual worldview even if foundational ethical truths exist, we may or may not be able to discover or “know” such truths with confidenc ...
it is the right thing to do.
... It seems to encourage psychological and sociological (i.e. scientific) explanations of behavior that we did not previously understand. ...
... It seems to encourage psychological and sociological (i.e. scientific) explanations of behavior that we did not previously understand. ...
Morality as a Value Criterion and a Social Fact
... other criteria of evaluation which we may call “non-moral values.” We should begin by explaining how these values come into existence in the first place: something acquires value by becoming an object of interest for someone, meaning that something nobody has any interest in is valueless or without ...
... other criteria of evaluation which we may call “non-moral values.” We should begin by explaining how these values come into existence in the first place: something acquires value by becoming an object of interest for someone, meaning that something nobody has any interest in is valueless or without ...
PersonsTheoreticalEthics
... Normative ethics is the branch of philosophical ethics that investigates the set of questions that arise when we think about the question “how ought one act morally speaking?” Normative ethics is distinct from meta-ethics because it examines standards for the rightness and wrongness of actions, whil ...
... Normative ethics is the branch of philosophical ethics that investigates the set of questions that arise when we think about the question “how ought one act morally speaking?” Normative ethics is distinct from meta-ethics because it examines standards for the rightness and wrongness of actions, whil ...
presentation source
... challenge is functionalism. As we shall see, however, plausible candidates for the solution to the challenge have no necessary implications for morals and politics. This is because they are simply explanations of how minds are possible and work in a material universe. They are thus matters of theore ...
... challenge is functionalism. As we shall see, however, plausible candidates for the solution to the challenge have no necessary implications for morals and politics. This is because they are simply explanations of how minds are possible and work in a material universe. They are thus matters of theore ...
Introduction to Ethics & Moral Reasoning
... – Social Contract: The rules members of a society agree to follow to govern relationships within the society • How are the rules of society decided? • Example: the King makes up the rules ...
... – Social Contract: The rules members of a society agree to follow to govern relationships within the society • How are the rules of society decided? • Example: the King makes up the rules ...
Preview Sample 1
... their actions. Therefore, individuals must obey absolute moral precepts, such as "turn the other cheek" and "love thy neighbor as thyself" despite the fact that the ultimate consequences of those actions are unclear or uncomfortable. ...
... their actions. Therefore, individuals must obey absolute moral precepts, such as "turn the other cheek" and "love thy neighbor as thyself" despite the fact that the ultimate consequences of those actions are unclear or uncomfortable. ...
slide show
... Promoting socialization through altruism and generosity Pursuit of knowledge and understanding about the universe Natural human rights Balance between personal rights and societal obligations Social contract – give up something to the group to gain a greater benefit Difficulty: what is n ...
... Promoting socialization through altruism and generosity Pursuit of knowledge and understanding about the universe Natural human rights Balance between personal rights and societal obligations Social contract – give up something to the group to gain a greater benefit Difficulty: what is n ...
8.1 What are ethics
... use unethical tactics? How can negotiators deal with the other party’s use of deception? ...
... use unethical tactics? How can negotiators deal with the other party’s use of deception? ...
Class #9 - 8/5/10
... Consider the case of a man who attempts to shoot his friend out of rage and jealousy and misses and hits instead a sniper who is about to shoot a rifle into a crowded mall. Did this man act morally? If only consequences matter, we would probably have to say that he did. ...
... Consider the case of a man who attempts to shoot his friend out of rage and jealousy and misses and hits instead a sniper who is about to shoot a rifle into a crowded mall. Did this man act morally? If only consequences matter, we would probably have to say that he did. ...
Ethical Pluralism as a Framework for Discussing Moral
... In ethics, I have been interested in sketching out a middle ground between absolutism and relativism. In teaching, I have been interested in exploring ways in which we visualize knowledge. ...
... In ethics, I have been interested in sketching out a middle ground between absolutism and relativism. In teaching, I have been interested in exploring ways in which we visualize knowledge. ...
Rortian Metaethics and Moral Relativism
... considering Rorty’s standard construal of the relativism charge. According to Rorty, pragmatists are ‘said to be “relativistic.” We must, people say, believe that every coherent view is as good as every other, since we have no “outside” touchstone for choice among such views.’ 44 But if that is all ...
... considering Rorty’s standard construal of the relativism charge. According to Rorty, pragmatists are ‘said to be “relativistic.” We must, people say, believe that every coherent view is as good as every other, since we have no “outside” touchstone for choice among such views.’ 44 But if that is all ...
Sophism and Moral Agnosticism, or, How to Tell a Relativist from a
... The enlightenment approach, that is, is one tradition among many. We choose it, if we do, for the same (contingent, aesthetic) ultimately groundless reasons that we choose the authority of any tradition. ...
... The enlightenment approach, that is, is one tradition among many. We choose it, if we do, for the same (contingent, aesthetic) ultimately groundless reasons that we choose the authority of any tradition. ...
Sophism and Moral Agnosticism, or How to Tell A Relativist from A
... The enlightenment approach, that is, is one tradition among many. We choose it, if we do, for the same (contingent, aesthetic) ultimately groundless reasons that we choose the authority of any tradition. In fact, MacIntyre sees the tradition of enlightenment philosophy and morality as particularly d ...
... The enlightenment approach, that is, is one tradition among many. We choose it, if we do, for the same (contingent, aesthetic) ultimately groundless reasons that we choose the authority of any tradition. In fact, MacIntyre sees the tradition of enlightenment philosophy and morality as particularly d ...
Beginning to Understand Ethics In two or three brief, clear sentences
... Cultural relativism is viewed as all beliefs, customs, and ethics are relative to the individual within his own social context/ society. This means ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ are cultural specific. What is considered moral in one society may be considered immoral in another, and, since no universal standard ...
... Cultural relativism is viewed as all beliefs, customs, and ethics are relative to the individual within his own social context/ society. This means ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ are cultural specific. What is considered moral in one society may be considered immoral in another, and, since no universal standard ...
Is Peirce a Relativist
... skepticism. Many of our beliefs are gained by having a child-like trust towards the world before we critically reflect on our experiences. But if, when we begin to critically reflect on these experiences, we determine to doubt anything which cannot be proven to us, we knock the supports out from und ...
... skepticism. Many of our beliefs are gained by having a child-like trust towards the world before we critically reflect on our experiences. But if, when we begin to critically reflect on these experiences, we determine to doubt anything which cannot be proven to us, we knock the supports out from und ...