Lecture 25: Kantian moral theory
... it should become a universal law The categorical imperative is a test for rightness or wrongness of an action A categorical imperative is an absolute and universal moral ought We are obligated to obey the categorical imperative because of our nature as rational beings ...
... it should become a universal law The categorical imperative is a test for rightness or wrongness of an action A categorical imperative is an absolute and universal moral ought We are obligated to obey the categorical imperative because of our nature as rational beings ...
Moral Reasoning
... professionals to have the ability to critically analyze [ethical ]situations. After all, if the rules are there, then it just seems a matter of following them. It is extremely important to realize, however, that acting ethically in the professions is not so simple. Adopting a simplistic approach wil ...
... professionals to have the ability to critically analyze [ethical ]situations. After all, if the rules are there, then it just seems a matter of following them. It is extremely important to realize, however, that acting ethically in the professions is not so simple. Adopting a simplistic approach wil ...
sport ethics
... Moral Reasoning is the systematic process of evaluating personal values and developing a consistent and impartial set of moral principles by which to live. Moral Knowing is the cognitive phase of learning about moral issues and how to resolve them. Moral Feeling is the basis of what we believe a ...
... Moral Reasoning is the systematic process of evaluating personal values and developing a consistent and impartial set of moral principles by which to live. Moral Knowing is the cognitive phase of learning about moral issues and how to resolve them. Moral Feeling is the basis of what we believe a ...
Name: Kemara Matthews Personal Development and Ethics Moral
... action. Moral development theory is based on how an individual develop morally in making clear judgment of right or wrong as they are trained. Kohlberg’s Moral development is based primary primaarily on moral reasoning and discloses in a series of stages. Theses stages are pre conventional, conventi ...
... action. Moral development theory is based on how an individual develop morally in making clear judgment of right or wrong as they are trained. Kohlberg’s Moral development is based primary primaarily on moral reasoning and discloses in a series of stages. Theses stages are pre conventional, conventi ...
ethical reasoning
... Some claim that while the moral practices of societies may differ, the fundamental moral principles underlying these practices do not. EXAMPLE In some societies, killing one's parents after they reach a certain age is common practice, stemming from the belief that people are better off in the after ...
... Some claim that while the moral practices of societies may differ, the fundamental moral principles underlying these practices do not. EXAMPLE In some societies, killing one's parents after they reach a certain age is common practice, stemming from the belief that people are better off in the after ...
Ethics - drfredmugambi.com
... Perform duties at and away from work Enact attitudes Enact behavior Make decisions Relate to others Carry out your responsibilities Plan for the future ...
... Perform duties at and away from work Enact attitudes Enact behavior Make decisions Relate to others Carry out your responsibilities Plan for the future ...
An Explanation of Solomon`s Failures despite His Great Wisdom
... This is what it means to answer the fool according to his folly and this is how it works itself out in Neilsen’s argument. Nielsen was previously noted as having said, “its wrong to torture little children,” but on what basis is it wrong? If each individual or society is able to determine their own ...
... This is what it means to answer the fool according to his folly and this is how it works itself out in Neilsen’s argument. Nielsen was previously noted as having said, “its wrong to torture little children,” but on what basis is it wrong? If each individual or society is able to determine their own ...
the ethics of obligation
... • We can do this because others in society have agreed to do the same thing, because it is in their enlightened (ultimate) self-interest as well. • The social contract is how we create an ordered society, escaping anarchy. ...
... • We can do this because others in society have agreed to do the same thing, because it is in their enlightened (ultimate) self-interest as well. • The social contract is how we create an ordered society, escaping anarchy. ...
Normative Ethical Theory
... intrinsically good, other features of our character are potentially turned to evil, and as a matter of psychological fact reason is not particularly suited to produce happiness. ...
... intrinsically good, other features of our character are potentially turned to evil, and as a matter of psychological fact reason is not particularly suited to produce happiness. ...
Aristotle The only true justification of a kingdom is to create the ideal
... -EX the movie Totsi- upon hearing the babies cry Totsi was notable to leave it alone to die The Beggar -The feeling of responsibility to help a fellow human in need -EX seeing a homeless man on the street asking for change; why do we avoid eye contact? - according to Levinas by looking into the eyes ...
... -EX the movie Totsi- upon hearing the babies cry Totsi was notable to leave it alone to die The Beggar -The feeling of responsibility to help a fellow human in need -EX seeing a homeless man on the street asking for change; why do we avoid eye contact? - according to Levinas by looking into the eyes ...
Catholic Moral Decision Making
... In this model we do not follow the law out of fear or blind obedience. We follow the law out of a mature commitment to live an authentic life of integrity, a life informed by moral norms that are freely embraced and lived. In this model people act in complete freedom of choice—the freedom to say, ―” ...
... In this model we do not follow the law out of fear or blind obedience. We follow the law out of a mature commitment to live an authentic life of integrity, a life informed by moral norms that are freely embraced and lived. In this model people act in complete freedom of choice—the freedom to say, ―” ...
Building Trust Through Good Decision Making
... • Excellence-We are satisfied with nothing less than the very best in everything we do. We will continue to raise the bar for everyone. The great fun here will be for all of us to discover just how good we can really be. ...
... • Excellence-We are satisfied with nothing less than the very best in everything we do. We will continue to raise the bar for everyone. The great fun here will be for all of us to discover just how good we can really be. ...
MORALITY AND LAW
... them invalid. The U.S. Supreme Court has the greatest judiciary power and rules on an array of cases, some of which bear directly on the study of business ethics. People sometimes confuse legality and morality, but they are different things. On one hand, breaking the law is not always or necessarily ...
... them invalid. The U.S. Supreme Court has the greatest judiciary power and rules on an array of cases, some of which bear directly on the study of business ethics. People sometimes confuse legality and morality, but they are different things. On one hand, breaking the law is not always or necessarily ...
MORALITY AND LAW
... them invalid. The U.S. Supreme Court has the greatest judiciary power and rules on an array of cases, some of which bear directly on the study of business ethics. People sometimes confuse legality and morality, but they are different things. On one hand, breaking the law is not always or necessarily ...
... them invalid. The U.S. Supreme Court has the greatest judiciary power and rules on an array of cases, some of which bear directly on the study of business ethics. People sometimes confuse legality and morality, but they are different things. On one hand, breaking the law is not always or necessarily ...
Religion III Ch 6 notes
... back on history and say that the Holocaust was just. Likewise, none could say that the actions of Mother Teresa were selfish and cruel. No matter how much someone tries to convince himself or herself that all things are subjective, there are definite elements of human nature that all people bear wit ...
... back on history and say that the Holocaust was just. Likewise, none could say that the actions of Mother Teresa were selfish and cruel. No matter how much someone tries to convince himself or herself that all things are subjective, there are definite elements of human nature that all people bear wit ...
Freedom, Morality, and Grace
... A necessary and ongoing effort to correctly form conscience An informed conscience applies God’s objective moral law to whether a particular action is good or evil ...
... A necessary and ongoing effort to correctly form conscience An informed conscience applies God’s objective moral law to whether a particular action is good or evil ...
Business Ethics
... part in the lie, not to support deceit. Let the lie come into the world, even dominate the world, but not through me.” -- Alexander Solzhenitsyn ...
... part in the lie, not to support deceit. Let the lie come into the world, even dominate the world, but not through me.” -- Alexander Solzhenitsyn ...
Moral Reasoning
... universality. Kant’s point is not that we would all agree on some rule if it is moral. Instead, we must be able to will that it be made universal; the idea is very much like the golden rule – “Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you.” If you cannot will that everyone follow the same rule, ...
... universality. Kant’s point is not that we would all agree on some rule if it is moral. Instead, we must be able to will that it be made universal; the idea is very much like the golden rule – “Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you.” If you cannot will that everyone follow the same rule, ...
Moral Reasoning
... It’s only “natural” to accept this conclusion if one holds certain beliefs about traditional mystical spiritual principles and modern communities. These beliefs, which are assumed in the example above, would need to be stated as premises in the fully explicit version of the argument. ...
... It’s only “natural” to accept this conclusion if one holds certain beliefs about traditional mystical spiritual principles and modern communities. These beliefs, which are assumed in the example above, would need to be stated as premises in the fully explicit version of the argument. ...
A. The Three Main Branches of the Philosophical Study of Ethics 1
... C. Normative ethics is the study of what makes actions right or wrong, what makes situations or events good or bad and what makes people virtuous or vicious. 2. Normative ethics of behavior: the study of right and wrong. Some theories: a) egoism: the theory that an action is right if an only if it ...
... C. Normative ethics is the study of what makes actions right or wrong, what makes situations or events good or bad and what makes people virtuous or vicious. 2. Normative ethics of behavior: the study of right and wrong. Some theories: a) egoism: the theory that an action is right if an only if it ...
Ethics and Politics
... There is nothing inherently immoral about power as such. Why then the conflict between ethics and politics? 1. Society can be divided on basic moral norms (what some view as ethical, others may view as unethical) 2. Society can be divided on the meaning of the basic moral norms and their applicatio ...
... There is nothing inherently immoral about power as such. Why then the conflict between ethics and politics? 1. Society can be divided on basic moral norms (what some view as ethical, others may view as unethical) 2. Society can be divided on the meaning of the basic moral norms and their applicatio ...
Slide 1
... 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 ...
... 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 ...
moral philosophy - The Richmond Philosophy Pages
... Happiness Principle, holds that actions are right in proportion as they tend to promote happiness, wrong as they tend to produce the reverse of happiness. By happiness is intended pleasure, and the absence of pain; by unhappiness, pain, and the privation of pleasure. To give a clear view of the mora ...
... Happiness Principle, holds that actions are right in proportion as they tend to promote happiness, wrong as they tend to produce the reverse of happiness. By happiness is intended pleasure, and the absence of pain; by unhappiness, pain, and the privation of pleasure. To give a clear view of the mora ...
Moral Development
... At this stage the physical consequences of an act wholly determine the goodness or badness of that act. The child’s reasons for doing he right thing are to avoid punishment or to defer to the superior physical power of authorities. There is little awareness that others have needs and desires similar ...
... At this stage the physical consequences of an act wholly determine the goodness or badness of that act. The child’s reasons for doing he right thing are to avoid punishment or to defer to the superior physical power of authorities. There is little awareness that others have needs and desires similar ...
Any Absolutes? Absolutely!
... There is some merit in this view. There can be only one ultimate good, and everything else must be subordinated to it. However, the view as such is inadequate. First, it provides no content for what good means. But if there is no content to what is right or wrong, then there is no way to distinguish ...
... There is some merit in this view. There can be only one ultimate good, and everything else must be subordinated to it. However, the view as such is inadequate. First, it provides no content for what good means. But if there is no content to what is right or wrong, then there is no way to distinguish ...