Vocabulary
Disingenuous
What is
not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does, dishonest
General Principles of Morals
What is
There is a controversy about whether morals are derived from Reason or Sentiment.
Hume believes people are stuck in their own way. What is his solution? “The only way, therefore, of converting an antagonist of this kind, is to leave him to himself”
Hume claims, contrary to moral rationalism, that we can never make moral judgments based on reason alone?
What is
True
Hume was born at the beginning of this century, the same century as the American Revolution.
What is
the 18th Century
Bob’s parents are Duke Alumni and want Bob to go to Duke as well. Bob has always wanted to make his parents proud and is scared to tell them that he doesn’t want to go to Duke. Later that year Bob goes to Duke. What would Hume say about this?
What is
Hume would say that this is an act of passion because Bob is scared of letting his parents down and wants to continue to make them proud. His passion for making his parents proud outweighs his passion for not going to Duke!
Pertinacious
What is
holding firmly to an opinion or a course of action
Of Benevolence
What is
Of all the traits of character there is no one of them which is praised more highly than that of a benevolent attitude toward one's fellow humans.
Hume's Treatise of Human Nature also examines human emotions, arguing that they are not the basis for all moral decisions.
What is
False
*Hume's Treatise of Human Nature argues that human emotions are the basis for all moral decisions.*
David Hume’s last name was originally this, which he changed it from due to his belief that it should be pronounced differently.
What is
Home
Suzie is trying to tell Bob that every life decision he makes comes from a place of passion and there is no such thing as making a decision based on what you should do (aka duty). Bob agrees with her but continues to argue with her for fun. What would Hume do?
What is
Hume would walk away from the conversation because Bob will just agree with her later on.
Eminent
What is
(of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession, distinguished, renowned
Of Justice
What is
The real nature of justice cannot be understood apart from its origin in the experience of human beings. The usefulness of justice is something that no one ever questions, and this virtue contributes toward the happiness and the security of people in general.
Hume saw moral principles as being constructed by sources other than society?
What is
False
*Hume saw moral principles as being constructed by the society, rather than something that comes from outside sources.*
This religious institution placed Hume’s on a list of banned works due to allegations of atheism against him.
What is
the Roman Catholic Church
Bob is telling Suzie that if he cheats on the test that the teacher will definitely find out and he will be expelled. Suzie then tells Bob that he might not get caught and will make an amazing grade. What would Hume say?
What is
Hume would say that Bob can’t come to this conclusion out of reason because he would have had to experience this situation in order to know what would happen. Even if Bob had a perspective based off of the past/past experiences he cannot decide what the future is going to look like since the past is limited when it is compared to the possibilities of the future.
Obstinate
What is
stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so, stubborn, inflexible
Why Utility Pleases
What is
Hume tells us why it is that human beings always do approve of usefulness and disapprove of that which is contrary to it.
Actions may arise from selfish interests, but it is also possible that they may be the result of more generous motives.
As much as we value our own happiness and welfare, we cannot help but admire the conduct of persons who are willing to set aside their own selfish interests in order to further the cause of justice and the welfare of humanity.
Hume was well known for his skepticism and empiricism, the view that all knowledge is derived from sense-experience?
What is
True
Around the age of 10 or 11 Hume attended this university in this city, which also is his city of birth and the capital of Scotland.
What is
Edinburgh
Bob and Suzie are looking at a painting. Suzie tells Bob that the painting is one of the most beautiful things she has ever seen in her entire life while Bob says that it’s ugly. What would Hume say?
What is
Hume would argue that the painting is objectively beautiful and everyone has the right to their own opinion, but Suzie simply has a more developed taste.
Scrupulous
What is
(of a person or process) diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details, meticulous
very concerned to avoid doing wrong, honest, upstanding
Concerning Moral Sentiment
What is
There are certain qualities that are not regarded as praiseworthy even though they may give immediate satisfaction and pleasure to the persons who possess them.
Hume insists that moral sentiments are not always the product of self love.
Qualities are approved or disapproved on the basis of their being either useful or pernicious. This, according to Hume, is the sole foundation for all moral distinctions.
Hume believed that moral principles should not be based on what is best for the community and the greater good, and should rather be based on individual desires and interests.
What is
False
*Hume believed that moral principles should be based on what is best for the community and the greater good, rather than on individual desires and interests.*
Hume befriended and subsequently had a falling out with this Geneven born Enlightenment thinker, who is known to have influenced many ideas of the French Revolution.
Who is
Jean Jaques-Rousseau
Theoretically, Suzie’s parents raised her to believe that sharing is caring (so she always shares with those around her) and that those who don’t share are selfish and greedy (making them wrong for not sharing). What would Hume say about this moral?
What is
Hume would say that in this case the moral idea is a trained idea originating from early childhood through emotional decencies.