* Socrates: Philosopher who believed in an absolute right or wrong; asked students pointed questions to make them use their reason‚ later became Socratic Method. Charged with introducing strange gods and corrupting the young‚ he committed suicide. * Rhetoric: Saying things in a convincing matter * Skepticism: The idea that nothing can ever be known for certain. * Sophists: A wise and informed person‚ critical of traditional mythology‚ rejected "fruitless" philosophical speculations
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Introduction to Ethics—Study Guide—Test 1 There will be a multiple choice section on the test. If you prepare well for the short answer and essay sections you should not have any problem with the multiple choice section: Example Question: who thinks that the consequences of an action are the only thing that matters for evaluating actions (a…‚b…‚c…‚d…)? Some help: Vocabulary a priori - Knowledge independent of experience a posteriori - Knowledge dependent on experience analytic - X is true
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Philosophy Study Guide Freedom: * Boethius – The Consolation of Philosophy * Determinism‚ no regret * Pre-determined‚ is a God * Pessimistic Determinism - Bad things must happen for plan to work * Boethius: If God foresees all things and cannot ever be mistaken‚ that which his Providence sees must happen. Therefore‚ if Providence knows beforehand not only men’s deeds but even their plans and wishes‚ there will be no freewill. * Philosophy: Foreseeing
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Larry Cross Philosophy 3514 In discussing the difficult subject of biomedical ethics‚ there are different scenarios that play out differently because of people’s views about morality. Consider the scenario of an eighty year-old man whom we will call Mr. Simpson. Years of getting the flu with complications has left Mr. Simpson’s lungs very weak and unable to take another year of the flu. In fact another year of the flu will likely kill him. He does not want the flu shot because he sincerely
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General Certificate of Education (International) Advanced Level and Advanced Subsidiary Level Syllabus MATHEMATICS 9709 For examination in June and November 2009 CIE provides syllabuses‚ past papers‚ examiner reports‚ mark schemes and more on the internet. We also offer teacher professional development for many syllabuses. Learn more at www.cie.org.uk MATHEMATICS GCE Advanced Subsidiary and GCE Advanced Level 9709 CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION 1 AIMS 2 ASSESSMENT
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irrespective of any feeling of moral obligation to prefer it that is the more desirable pleasure. What does Mill mean when he claims that the utilitarian perspective is that of a “benevolent spectator”? They read the complete spirit of the ethics of utility. Placing the interest of every individual as nearly as possible in harmony to the whole. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What is happiness‚ and is Mill correct to take it as the end toward which everything else is a means? Happiness is pleasure;
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MGT 331 Final Review 1. Subliminal advertisement - implying something without actually saying it‚ subconscious level 2. Obligation between the business and its employees-exchange of work and wages (pg 415) Quote: “fair pay for and honest days work” 3. Sexual harassment as a kind of (courts)- kind of discrimination 4. What is due process? – fair in impartial hearing‚ can use this mechanism when terminated – “appeal” 5. Common Law- according to common law‚ every employee is at will (subject
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Ethical and Moral Philosophies Ashford University May 20‚ 2013 Introduction The inner works of a successful business is based on the values and beliefs of its owner. In comparison to a family‚ the owner may be considered the matriarch and employees considered sons and daughters. Based on that assumption‚ the responsibility for success and prosperity lie solely on the leader. Family success is based on the philosophy of values and morals of its matriarch that are passed down to the children
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All advertisers have an obligation to follow a code of ethics. The code of ethics gives guidance on what can or cannot be done. This is presented through values‚ standard‚ and principles that are created as a guide of conduct. This code should be relevant to all however the Internet has some unique issues that other media do not. Even though we are all single individuals we know how are decisions can affect our lives. Internet advertisers also have to be held responsible for their content.
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