Application of VE Flashcards
Aristotle on abortion VE
in Politics abortion should be brought about “…before sense and life have begun”
better to abort potential babies not actual babies
Hursthouse on abortion VE
“The virtuous woman has such character traits as strength…” traits should govern whether an abortion takes place
Man and boys “can in their actions manifest…callousness…in relation to abortion”
Virtue ethics and Euthanasia
If a person cannot achieve eudamonia then living further pointless - Aristotle accept it as courageous
Alternatively could be courageous endure pain
Cardinal, Jones and Hayward on Euthanasia
+ Aristotle
Competing virtues - Anne and George -charity vs justice
Aristotle place justice bobs charity - murder is like theft
However George - justifiable homocide
regret is a strong indication virtue intention
How is Virtue relativism applied to Euthanasia?
Aristotle - A patient must ask can they flourish as a human?
Aristotle - fit society Moral virtue - ‘liberality’ British Value should accept euthanasia
Virtue Ethics and Embryo Research/Stem Cell
Increase human well being and develop courage - removal of disease
Would be right to control suffering
Lead society not produce practical wisdom
MacIntyre - “narrative coherence” stem cell 🚫
Virtue Relativism - society changes
VE and Capital Punishment
Was used in Athenian society (Socrates was killed)
Justice - Aristotle - altruistic/bravery
“…every virtue is summed up” balance society
CP required - practical wisdom to disobey
VE and Theft
- doesn’t develop character
- justice (law) and justice (fairness)
SO - clear difference stealing for benefit of self and beneift of others (eg dave a life)
VE and Lying
could become habitual
golden mean truth Excess - boastful Defiecient - Self deprication
practical wisdom - lie save stranger axe murderer
VE and Intensive Farming
hierarchy of souls
telos
compassion?
VE and Blood Sports
hunting was common pastime Athenian soc.
Ban of hunting in Eng/Wal/Sco - not compassionate
VE and Animals Research
Aristotle - own research
Intelligence/reason important
benefit - HIV/AIDS
compassion for humans
