Ethics Lesson 1
Ethics Lesson 1
Ethics Lesson 1
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Ethics and Morality
What are they?
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Ethics and Morality
Etymology
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Ethics and Morality
What are they?
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Ethics and Morality
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MORALITY vs. ETHIC
• MORALITY - PRAXIS
• ETHICS - THEORY
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Theoretical Ethics
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Practical Ethics
• Engineering ethics
• Ethics of science
• Bioethics
• Medical ethics
• Environmental ethics
• Public ethics
• Media ethics
• Political ethics
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Normative Systems
• Games
• Law
• Religion
• Morality
• Habits
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SOCIETAL NORMATIVE SYSTEMS
ETHICS
LAW MORAL
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ETICS CONTINUUM
Ethics as an Ongoing Conversation
See http://www.utm.edu/research/iep/e/ethics.htm
http://www.utilitarism.net/ (in Swedish)
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What to Expect from Ethics?
Functions of theory:
• Describe (What?)
• Explain (Why?)
• Prescribe (How?)
• Give strength (Support)
– Open new possibilities and insights
– Wonder
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Basic Ethical Orientations
Overview
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On what Ethical Basis Do We Make Moral Decisions? (1)
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On What Ethical Basis Do We Make Moral Decisions? (2)
• Ethical Egoism
– “Macciavelism” – "The end justifies the means"
Nicollo Macchiavelli (The Prince) - rationalization of war
* ‘deon’ = duty 15
On What Ethical Basis Do We Make Moral Decisions? (3)
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On What Ethical Basis Do We Make Moral Decisions? (4)
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On What Ethical Basis Do We Make Moral Decisions? (5)
Emotivism/Value nihilism
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On What Ethical Basis Do We Make Moral Decisions? (6)
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Moral Reason versus Moral Feeling
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Moral Reason versus Moral Feeling
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Activity Work: Partner
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