philosophy
Aumio Golam
October 31, 2013
Philosophy 1700 Midterm Exams
I. Introduction (Pick 1 out of 3)
1. Explain the difference between Value Theory, Normative Ethics, and Metaethics. Give an example of a claim from each area, and explain why each claim falls into the category it does.
Value Theory is a reflection of the word; we analyze what human’s value and why we find it valuable. For instance, Schafer Landau states on page 2, many philosophers try to figure out whether happiness is the main root of human values or the values of self. Normative Ethics analyzes the relation of self with others, what is deemed normal or acceptable. Is it ever justified for man to use another man as a means and not an end? Then we have metaethics, which looks at things with the third person perspective, or self with society. Metaethics analyzes how theories will work in society, how will it play out with society or community; for instance religion on society and how it plays its affect. Value Theory regards the values of self, Normative Theory reflects self with a second party/person and how one should treat others, Metaethics analyzes self with the 3rd or society. How the whole should act and how it affects the self.
II. Hedonism (Pick 2 out of 4)
1. Hedonists distinguish between two types of pleasure. Explain this distinction and give examples of each type of pleasure. Which type of pleasure do hedonists claim is more important? Why do you think they say this? Do you agree with this claim?
Hedonism has its etymology from the Greek word hedone, which is translated as Pleasure. Hedonism tries to analyze what makes us happy and the answer is divided into two categories of pleasure. Physical pleasure is the sensation you have from a women’s touch or when one sits on a really comfortable sofa or seat, the mere physical aspect of pleasure. The other pleasure of which Hedonist deem more important is Attitudinal Pleasure. Attitudinal pleasure is merely as the word reflects, it
October 31, 2013
Philosophy 1700 Midterm Exams
I. Introduction (Pick 1 out of 3)
1. Explain the difference between Value Theory, Normative Ethics, and Metaethics. Give an example of a claim from each area, and explain why each claim falls into the category it does.
Value Theory is a reflection of the word; we analyze what human’s value and why we find it valuable. For instance, Schafer Landau states on page 2, many philosophers try to figure out whether happiness is the main root of human values or the values of self. Normative Ethics analyzes the relation of self with others, what is deemed normal or acceptable. Is it ever justified for man to use another man as a means and not an end? Then we have metaethics, which looks at things with the third person perspective, or self with society. Metaethics analyzes how theories will work in society, how will it play out with society or community; for instance religion on society and how it plays its affect. Value Theory regards the values of self, Normative Theory reflects self with a second party/person and how one should treat others, Metaethics analyzes self with the 3rd or society. How the whole should act and how it affects the self.
II. Hedonism (Pick 2 out of 4)
1. Hedonists distinguish between two types of pleasure. Explain this distinction and give examples of each type of pleasure. Which type of pleasure do hedonists claim is more important? Why do you think they say this? Do you agree with this claim?
Hedonism has its etymology from the Greek word hedone, which is translated as Pleasure. Hedonism tries to analyze what makes us happy and the answer is divided into two categories of pleasure. Physical pleasure is the sensation you have from a women’s touch or when one sits on a really comfortable sofa or seat, the mere physical aspect of pleasure. The other pleasure of which Hedonist deem more important is Attitudinal Pleasure. Attitudinal pleasure is merely as the word reflects, it