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Chapter 1 Ethics as a Learning Experience “'Minds are like parachutes. They only work when they open.” Thomas Dewey Ethics is about choices, tough choices Ethics is a endless journey “so full of what’s right that he can’t see what’s good.” Mark Twain 1 Ethics as a Learning Experience 1 The Role of Feelings Feeling right does not guarantee rightness Feelings often start moral revolutions Prejudice is a strong negative feeling Means to “pre-judgment” Need to be tolerant of ambiguity 1 Ethics as a Learning Experience 2 Ethical Learning Questions: What did you learned about moral values in the last few years? Examples? History of ethics is a story of struggle over values. Rights are taken for granted?! Declaration of Independence Declaration of Interdependence 1 Ethics as a Learning Experience 3 Three Easy Routes to a Closed Mind (And How to Avoid Them) 1. Dogmatism One answer to an ethical question “Bumper sticker thinking” Careful and open-ended thinking is not necessary Avoiding Dogmatism Really listen to the “other side” Seek out arguments for the other side(s). Ask why and look for reasons. Adjust your language, think an open-ended way. (Exercise) 1 Ethics as a Learning Experience 4 Three Easy Routes to a Closed Mind (And How to Avoid Them) 2. Offhand Self-Justification Automatic excuse-making or defensiveness. Rationalizing “it’s okay to cheat the music industry because…” An absent of “critical thinking” Avoiding Offhand Self-Justification Self-confidence, honesty and maturity that develops over time Excuses are self-defeating and can get us into deeper trouble Watch yourself and look for telltale anger or irritation before you speak 1 Ethics as a Learning Experience 5 Three Easy Routes to a Closed Mind (And How to Avoid Them) 3. Relativism Simple observation that different individuals and societies sometimes have different moral values. No one single standard is “right” It’s all just opinion, and one opinion is as good as another. Avoiding Relativism Critical and creative thinking Open mind and dialogue for moral standards 1 Ethics as a Learning Experience 6 Key Terms Values: Those things we care about Those things that matter to us Those goals or ideals to which we aspire and by which we measure ourselves or others or our society. Examples: Moral Values: Moral values are a subset to values Moral values are those values that give voice to the needs and legitimate expectations of others as well as ourselves Ethics (Moral philosophy) Ethics is the study of moral values Reflection, clarify, prioritize and integrate moral values 1 Ethics as a Learning Experience 7 Exercises C. P. Ellis Page 29 1 Ethics as a Learning Experience 8