PPT-Philosophy 219 Introduction to Moral Theory

Social and Political Philosophy Our subject matter this semester has traditionally been associated with practical philosophy There are clearly theoretical elements involved the nature of power the sources of authority but the aim of inquiring into these matters is ultimately to make choices about our life together. Week Six: The Virtue of Virtue Ethics?. Aristotle. Recap. Man is a ‘type’ of thing.. A thing is measured by how well it performs its function.. If a thing performs its function well, it is said to flourish ‘as that thing’ (it flourishes . Natural Law Theory and Human Sexuality. Putting Nature in Natural Law. Natural Law Theory. is based on the assumption that there are objective facts about human nature that can serve as the ground for objectively true moral principles.. An . explanation. . of why an action is right or wrong or why a person or a person’s character is good or bad. Tells us what it is about an action that . makes it right. Moral Theory cont.. Moral theories alone are . Moral Theory: Introduction. The Role of Reasons. A fundamental feature of . philosophy. '. s . contribution to our understanding of the contested character of our moral lives is the insistence that our responses to moral concerns must be justified.. 1 Ann Ward Philosophy and Political Science Campion College University of Regina Ann.Ward@uregina.ca In book 7 of the Nicomachean Ethics , Aristotle argues that thre e character traits are to be avo Philosophy 224. Consequentialism: The Basics. Consequentialism. is the name given to a family of more specific normative ethical position all of which share the conviction that it is the consequences of actions which determine their moral worth.. Advent of “environmental crisis” in the . 1960s:. oil spills fouling beaches and killing shore birds. municipal and industrial offal polluting water. urban smog making city breathing toxic. Consequentialism, Natural Law Theory, Kantian Moral Theory. Consequentialism: The Basics. Consequentialism. is the name given to a family of more specific normative . moral theories. . all of which share the conviction that it is the consequences of actions which determine their moral worth.. Chad Hansen MB 307. Review . Sampling intro to philosophical thought. Norms and tools of philosophy. Arguments. Six traditions: China and West. Broadly historical order. Plato, Mencius, . Zhuangzi. , Nietzsche, Zen, Dewey. Philosophy 224. The Role of Reasons. A fundamental feature of . philosophy. '. s . contribution to our understanding of the contested character of our moral lives is the insistence that our responses to moral concerns must be justified.. Dr. Sarin Marchetti. sarin.marchetti@uniroma1.it. Course description. The course investigates the very nature and shape of a . pragmatist approach to ethics . by surveying a . selection of key classical and contemporary texts. Dr. Bill Myers. Basic Concepts and Problems. Morality and Ethical Theory. :. Morality. : A social institution, concerned with social practices defining right and wrong. It’s composed of a set of standards which is pervasively acknowledged by a culture or a people.. The . term ethics derives from the Ancient Greek word . ethikos. , which derives from the word . ethos . (habit, or custom). . In other words, ethics. …. Investigates . various moral questions, such as “What is the best way for people to live?” or “What actions are right or wrong” or “What’s the proper course of action in particular circumstances?. Summer 2022. Types of Courses. Introductory Courses. Logic Courses. History of Western Philosophy. Core Areas. Eastern Philosophy. Electives. Tuesday, February 2, 20XX. Sample Footer Text. 2. Introductions.