PPT-What Is Morality? James Rachels

amp Stuart Rachels The Problem of Definition There are many rival theories each expounding a different conception of what it means to live morally and any definition that goes beyond Socrates simple formulation how we ought to live is bound to offend at least one of them. Chapter . 4. Does Morality Depend on Religion?. Does Morality Depend on Religion?. On the surface, religion seems connected with morality, and atheism seems to have no place for it.. Does Morality Depend on Religion?. Summary of Elements of Moral Philosophy (. Rachels. ), Chapter 4. Course: Technology, Research and Ethics. Group 3: Benny, Tao, Ruth. 4.1 The presumed connection between Morality and Religion. . (Tao). Chapter 2. Subjectivism in Morality. Cultural Relativism = What is right and wrong vary . from culture to culture. ; there is no culture-independent, objective morality.. Ethical Subjectivism =What is right and wrong vary from . Anthony Sieckmann. Morality - . is the differentiation of intentions, decisions, and . actions between . those that are good (or right) and those that are bad (or wrong. ). [Wikipedia]. From Latin . Moral Objectivism. : There are some objective moral facts.. Moral Subjectivism. : There are no objective moral facts. Statements of the form “x is right/good/moral” mean “I approve of x” and statements of the form “x is wrong/bad/immoral” mean “I disapprove of x”. . The Road to Hell is Paved with Good Intentions. Izzy. . Kalman. http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/psychological-solution-bullying/201008/principle-number-one-the-road-hell-is-paved-good-intenti. Examples of Good Intentions with Bad Effects:. Naturalism [This essay originally appeared in The Blackwell Guide to Ethical Theory, ed. Hugh LaFollette (Oxford: Blackwell, 2000), pp. 74-91.] Twentieth century philosophy began with the rejection longer the case. Today, for the first time in history, Jews have both sovereignty and independence Yoma 85b.3 There was a precedent. In the Av ha-Rachamim prayer (Authorised Daily Prayer Book, p. 426 Psychology 485. March 30, 2010. Outline. Introduction & Philosophy of Morality. Group Living & Cooperation. Altruism. Game Theory. Moral Instinct?. Ultimatum game. Fairness and empathy in animals. Foundations- Part 1. Morality: Why Does It Matter?. MORALITY. - principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior. .. Being able to understand and define morality (whether for oneself or for a society) is one of the most essential duties of any human being. . &. Stuart Rachels. Is there a duty to help starving people?. Each year millions of people die from health problems caused by malnutrition.. Over 5,200 children under the age of five die every day from dehydration brought on by diarrhea – 1.9 million per year (. Lecturer in Philosophy. University of York. www.philosophyetc.net. . Opening Poll. Do you lean . towards . thinking:. morality is . not. objective?. morality . is . objective? . Getting clear on the . Starter – Missing Words Round. LO s . To explore some of the key criticisms of the divine command theory, including the . Euthyphro. dilemma. To evaluate divine command theory in light of such criticisms. Historical Background. Plato and the Ring of . Gyges. Republic II. “No man would keep his hands off what was not his own when he could safely take what he liked out of the market, or go into houses and lie with any one at his .