Moral Reasoning - Aim: Equip students to become critically minded citizens who have the ability to think through the big moral and political questions we all confront as citizens Kant (Deontology) - Rejects utilitarianism: They were half right- of course we seek to avoid pain‚ and seek pleasure. But to think that pain and pleasure drives our behavior. - Thinks that the individual person has a dignity that commands our respect- because we are rational beings‚ capable of reason.; and autonomous
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Philosophical Ethics: Part A 1. Name and briefly describe the four main aspects of the AU decision-making process. i. Scope → Includes all those affected by the act‚ either directly or indirectly ii. Duration → Considers the length of time of each effect iii. Intensity → Considers the force or strength of each resulting experience iv. Probability → Considers how likely each effect might be‚ given that we don’t know ahead of time which of the many possible effects will actually occur.
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Chapter 9 1. Anscombe’s point was that some things may not be done‚ no matter what. Referring to the boiling of babies. 2. Kant called these “hypothetical imperatives” because they tell us what to do providing that we have the relevant desires. 3. Instead moral requirements are categorical: they have the form “You ought to do such-and –such period‚” 4. In his Foundations of the Metaphysical of Morals (1785)‚ he (Kant) expresses the Categorical
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H.B. Fuller’s moral obligations in this case are to do everything they can to prevent illegal distribution and use of their products. Being the leading manufacturer of industrial glues worldwide‚ it is impossible for the company to get rid of products that kids are misusing. Yes‚ the company can take steps to stop it‚ which they are by not selling it to retailors and small business owners in Honduras and Guatemala where the biggest abuse problem is. However‚ this company cannot be morally responsible
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Aristotle’s “Nicomachean Ethics” considers the best way to achieve happiness. In every human action‚ the individual intends for it to end in some type of good‚ with most of these activities being means to a higher end. Aristotle addresses two types of goods‚ those of which are subordinate and those of which result in higher ends. Subordinate ends may only be means to higher ends‚ such as human activity which brings about pleasures‚ whereas‚ higher goods are goods that are ends in themselves. The
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Rule differs in that it is subjective to ones preferences‚ feelings‚ emotions‚ and is used as the basis for justification of actions. If I prefer to be deceived‚ then I would lie and follow the Golden Rule based on my subjective preferences. This hypothetical imperative cannot be entirely universal and doesn’t demand the respect for all people as the categorical one does. It allows room for desires and inclinations that contradict the order of reason. Due to the subjectivity of the Golden Rule and the
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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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Minnesota vs. Ronald Riff. The prosecution witness sheets are used to gathering information for Officer Shield to obtain a warrant to search the home of Ronald Riff‚ a suspect in the burglary of Marquette’s Market. Search and Seizure Hypothetical Our constitution is not just a document with significance; but a living body of law‚ which is subject to judicial interpretation. For law officers to perform better these officers‚ need to understand working the constitution as they apply to
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others ever‚ even for their own personal gain. With this statement‚ Kant explains the characteristics of humanity. The first is one is the inclination and ability to act on principles and maxims. Second is the ability and inclination to act on hypothetical imperatives‚ as long as they don’t conflict with categorical imperatives. Third‚ “the power to set any end whatsoever”‚ which means that we have certain abilities that lower animals lack‚ such as the ability to predict consequences‚ have long term
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Ethical Dilemmas in Business Case 2: Kathryn McNeil (A) Charles Foley’s Ethical Dilemma At stake here are several conflicting values‚ the concern for a fellow human being‚ self-preservation‚ success of the company and the pressure to perform. As VP of the division‚ I am under scrutiny to deliver substantial results to my president‚ John Edmonds‚ to be seen as sensitive to my product managers needs. Lisa Walters‚ Kathryn’s supervisor‚ has pressed me for a resource action for boosting staff morale
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