Moral Theories
This moral theory says the right action is the one that maximizes overall happiness
What is utilitarianism?
A claim like “abortion is wrong” requires this kind of philosophical justification, central to your course.
What is a moral argument?
Dale Jamieson argues climate change requires us to transform this broad system of moral beliefs.
What is our value system?
Steinbock defends the AMA doctrine by distinguishing between stopping treatment and this type of intentional act.
What is killing/murder?
An argument that follows this structure:
If I attended every single class, I will get an "A"
I attendend every class.
Therefore, I will get an "A"
What is modus ponens?
This philosopher argued that actions are right if they stem from duty and can be universalized.
Who is Immanuel Kant?
Interrogating whether torture is ever permissible falls under this branch of philosophy.
What is applied ethics?
Peter Singer argues that giving unequal consideration to animal interests is this kind of discrimination.
What is speciesism?
Singer claims failing to donate to famine relief is morally like committing this.
What is allowing someone to die?
The category of moral philosophy of Peter Singer
What is utilitarianism?
This virtue-based philosopher believed ethics is about developing good character.
Who is Aristotle?
This term describes a situation in which a person faces two or more morally significant options, each carrying serious costs, and no choice seems entirely right.
What is a dilemma?
Bonnie Steinbock argues humans’ capacity for this feature justifies giving human interests extra weight.
What is moral responsibility (or accountability)?
The primary reason death is bad according to Nagel.
What is it denies us future goods?
Cudd & Jones argue that sexism depends on this structure of social power.
What is patriarchy?
This 19th-century thinker argued for higher and lower pleasures in utilitarianism.
Who is John Stuart Mill?
This branch of ethics asks questions like “What is morality?”, “Are moral claims objectively true?”, and “What does ‘good’ even mean?”—focusing on the nature and meaning of moral language rather than specific actions.
What is "meta-ethics"?
What is factory farming.
According to Kagan, this refers the fact we fear death but we do not fear pre-birth.
What is Nagel's asymmetry problem?
Developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills, building a stronger moral character, and navigating complex real-world situations. Helping individuals and organizations make better decisions by providing a framework for understanding right and wrong, promoting integrity, and fostering trust and accountability. Career opportunities in fields like law, medicine, and non-profit work.
Kant’s signature moral test is known by this two-word phrase.
What is the categorical imperative?
An ethical approach that asks “What kind of person will this action help me become?” is grounded in this theory.
What is virtue ethics?
Sober calls it this - or what environmentalism needs to determine which objects have intrinsic moral value and which do not.
What is the demarcation problem?
Steinbock says this doctrine explains why pain-relief that hastens death can be permissible.
What is the doctrine of double effect?
She was the only guest speaker this term
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