Disagreements
Natural Law vs. Subjectivism
Ethics in Everyday Life
100

Was Kennedy killed by one man or a group? (What kind of disagreement is this?)

What is a disagreement in belief?

100

In Antigone, which character appeals to Natural Law?

What is Antigone?

100

What are examples of something everyone agrees is wrong?

What is lying, cheating, or killing?

200

You want Team A to win, I want Team B to win. (What kind of disagreement is this?)

What is a disagreement in attitude?

200

How would subjectivism say stealing is wrong?

What is “because I disapprove of stealing”?

200

Why do people think some moral questions are “unprovable”?

Because they want scientific proof, and they refer to the hardest issues like abortion.

300

Which type of disagreement can be resolved with evidence and facts?

What is disagreement in belief?

300

How would Natural Law say cheating is wrong?

What is “because it violates human nature’s need for honesty and trust”?

300

What are the two main challenges when making moral arguments?

What is to prove your argument and persuade your audience?

400

Which type of disagreement shows why persuasion is key in ethics?

What is disagreement in attitude?

400

What does Natural Law claim about morality?

What is “right and wrong are part of human nature, and we can figure them out using reason”?

400

Why can’t morality be just feelings according to Rachels?

What is because we argue and persuade using reasons in real life?