Ethics and Business
... disagreement from society to society about scientific matters: in some cultures it is believed that the earth is flat, and evil spirits cause disease. We do not on that account conclude that there is no truth in geography or in medicine. Instead, we conclude that in some cultures people are better i ...
... disagreement from society to society about scientific matters: in some cultures it is believed that the earth is flat, and evil spirits cause disease. We do not on that account conclude that there is no truth in geography or in medicine. Instead, we conclude that in some cultures people are better i ...
The motivation to be ethical
... in our modern Ethical Code. Kant expressed the philosophy in more abstruse terms: “Act only according to that maxim by which you can at the same time will that it should become a universal law.” For example, a lecturer who used students in a research project without their knowledge must then be prep ...
... in our modern Ethical Code. Kant expressed the philosophy in more abstruse terms: “Act only according to that maxim by which you can at the same time will that it should become a universal law.” For example, a lecturer who used students in a research project without their knowledge must then be prep ...
Ethical Principles: *Good* vs. *Right*
... • Therefore, if you willed that lying should become a universal law, then you would thwart your goal • Thus, it is impermissible to lie, according to CI, because the only way to lie is to make an exception for yourself ...
... • Therefore, if you willed that lying should become a universal law, then you would thwart your goal • Thus, it is impermissible to lie, according to CI, because the only way to lie is to make an exception for yourself ...
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... all the secrets of success is there to pay as much attention to the means as to the end Ethics itself is not the end ...
... all the secrets of success is there to pay as much attention to the means as to the end Ethics itself is not the end ...
The Moral Virtues
... form our conscience correctly. Since we have the obligation to obey our conscience, we also have the great responsibility to see that it is formed in a way that reflects the true moral good. Through loyalty to conscience Christians are joined to other men in the search for truth and the right soluti ...
... form our conscience correctly. Since we have the obligation to obey our conscience, we also have the great responsibility to see that it is formed in a way that reflects the true moral good. Through loyalty to conscience Christians are joined to other men in the search for truth and the right soluti ...
Ethical language - mrslh Philosophy & Ethics
... that can me proved true or false. They are some other kind of statement: ...
... that can me proved true or false. They are some other kind of statement: ...
Kerns Relativism and Essentialism
... if they haven’t fully defined it that way for themselves, and even if they haven’t thought about the matter very consciously. What we will want to do here is just identify what each of these two schools is so that we can use these terms in our future classroom discussions. Both ethical relativism an ...
... if they haven’t fully defined it that way for themselves, and even if they haven’t thought about the matter very consciously. What we will want to do here is just identify what each of these two schools is so that we can use these terms in our future classroom discussions. Both ethical relativism an ...
Cultural Relativism
... positions, many of which have importance not only in the social sciences (especially anthropology) but in law and philosophy. These positions share, firstly, an essential emphasis on culture—for instance, a reference to cultural norms as fundamental to the origin, understanding, or truth of beliefs— ...
... positions, many of which have importance not only in the social sciences (especially anthropology) but in law and philosophy. These positions share, firstly, an essential emphasis on culture—for instance, a reference to cultural norms as fundamental to the origin, understanding, or truth of beliefs— ...
abortion - Quodvultdeus
... Kant was totally opposed to taking the consequences of an action into account. The end does not in any way justify the means according to his deontological (duty-based) theory. Any good consequences from a moral act, for Kant, had to be purely incidental to the moral action and ought to have no plac ...
... Kant was totally opposed to taking the consequences of an action into account. The end does not in any way justify the means according to his deontological (duty-based) theory. Any good consequences from a moral act, for Kant, had to be purely incidental to the moral action and ought to have no plac ...
The Ethics of Animal Use
... “The fact that the human being can have the representation “I” raises him infinitely above all the other beings on earth. By this he is a person....that is, a being altogether different in rank and dignity from things, such as irrational animals, with which one may deal and dispose at one’s discreti ...
... “The fact that the human being can have the representation “I” raises him infinitely above all the other beings on earth. By this he is a person....that is, a being altogether different in rank and dignity from things, such as irrational animals, with which one may deal and dispose at one’s discreti ...
EVOLUTION - A DISTURBING IDEA
... Natural theology produced several ‘proofs’ for the existence of God. The best of these proofs was the argument from design. This pointed to the sophisticated design that is obvious in the biological world. Where design exists there must be a designer, and that designer is God. Before the theory of ...
... Natural theology produced several ‘proofs’ for the existence of God. The best of these proofs was the argument from design. This pointed to the sophisticated design that is obvious in the biological world. Where design exists there must be a designer, and that designer is God. Before the theory of ...
Session 18
... 1. Normative claim: One should act in conformance with one's society. • This asserts a universal moral principle (contradiction) • Many moral heroes (Ghandi, Jesus) considered bad under this claim. 2. Alternative claim: It is wrong to judge other cultures by the standards of your own. • Again assert ...
... 1. Normative claim: One should act in conformance with one's society. • This asserts a universal moral principle (contradiction) • Many moral heroes (Ghandi, Jesus) considered bad under this claim. 2. Alternative claim: It is wrong to judge other cultures by the standards of your own. • Again assert ...
Bumper Sticker Ethics S Wilkens
... The concept of Change presents serious problems for relativism If truth and rightness are relative to cultures then what is the motivation to change. How do we evaluate change when it has occurred? In a slave culture a relativist cannot argue or moral grounds that slavery should be abolished. To do ...
... The concept of Change presents serious problems for relativism If truth and rightness are relative to cultures then what is the motivation to change. How do we evaluate change when it has occurred? In a slave culture a relativist cannot argue or moral grounds that slavery should be abolished. To do ...
APSperception2012
... thoughtful , reasonable). In prior studies, high engagement identity was correlated with empathy and action for the less fortunate and high security with the opposite pattern. In study 1 (n=72) we explored whether people who have high Engagement identity scores perceive the target (a needy person) a ...
... thoughtful , reasonable). In prior studies, high engagement identity was correlated with empathy and action for the less fortunate and high security with the opposite pattern. In study 1 (n=72) we explored whether people who have high Engagement identity scores perceive the target (a needy person) a ...
Modern Scholars, Virtuous People and Strengths and Weaknesses
... Virtue Ethics does not consider basic concepts such as rights and obligations, so it could be seen as incapable of dealing with big issues – you cannot use it to decide whether an act is right or wrong Applying Virtue Ethics to moral dilemmas can be difficult. It does not help people facing a crisis ...
... Virtue Ethics does not consider basic concepts such as rights and obligations, so it could be seen as incapable of dealing with big issues – you cannot use it to decide whether an act is right or wrong Applying Virtue Ethics to moral dilemmas can be difficult. It does not help people facing a crisis ...
ethics primer
... bad people. So, if He exists, in the long run, immorality does not pay. Note: Most philosophers consider these first two responses very unsatisfactory. A person who does the right thing solely from fear of punishment is not morally motivated. (3.) When you act, you make yourself into a certain kind ...
... bad people. So, if He exists, in the long run, immorality does not pay. Note: Most philosophers consider these first two responses very unsatisfactory. A person who does the right thing solely from fear of punishment is not morally motivated. (3.) When you act, you make yourself into a certain kind ...
Utilitarianism
... 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 creation, utility is not only not a godless doctrine, but more profoundly religious than any other.” ...
... 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 creation, utility is not only not a godless doctrine, but more profoundly religious than any other.” ...
Business Ethics
... have far-reaching ethical consequences. For example: did Microsoft act unethically while becoming the dominant player in its industry in free-market environment? A third argument holds; that ethical reasoning is necessary because complex moral problems require” and intuitive or learned understandi ...
... have far-reaching ethical consequences. For example: did Microsoft act unethically while becoming the dominant player in its industry in free-market environment? A third argument holds; that ethical reasoning is necessary because complex moral problems require” and intuitive or learned understandi ...
EthICAL thEORY fOR fRAuD ExAmINERS
... A Definition of Ethics Ethics is concerned with what is right and wrong; it generally refers to behavior that conforms to some norms within a specific setting—a society, culture, nation, profession, or small group. In A Critical Introduction to Ethics, Philip Wheelwright defined ethics as: That bran ...
... A Definition of Ethics Ethics is concerned with what is right and wrong; it generally refers to behavior that conforms to some norms within a specific setting—a society, culture, nation, profession, or small group. In A Critical Introduction to Ethics, Philip Wheelwright defined ethics as: That bran ...
Freedom
... Laws are for the common good – ex. A fair income tax law helps provide for human services like police protection, education, and affordable housing for the poor 3. Competent authority – civil and church leaders derive their authority to make and enforce laws from God 4. Laws must be promulgated or a ...
... Laws are for the common good – ex. A fair income tax law helps provide for human services like police protection, education, and affordable housing for the poor 3. Competent authority – civil and church leaders derive their authority to make and enforce laws from God 4. Laws must be promulgated or a ...
File - onlyprogrammerz
... Ethics (cont.) Important Distinctions: • Right, wrong and okay • Negative rights (liberties) – The right to act without interference • Positive rights (claim-rights) – An obligation of some people to provide certain things for others • Difference between wrong and harm • Personal preference and eth ...
... Ethics (cont.) Important Distinctions: • Right, wrong and okay • Negative rights (liberties) – The right to act without interference • Positive rights (claim-rights) – An obligation of some people to provide certain things for others • Difference between wrong and harm • Personal preference and eth ...