Applied Ethical Issues

Question 1

What is Aporia?

Answer 1

a state of puzzlement and the acceptance that there might not be a perfect answer

Question 2

What does a philosophical attitude require?

Answer 2

1. curiosity 2. attn to detail 3 acceptance of aporia

Question 3

What do ethicists think about if we have a moral obligation to follow all rules?

Answer 3

depends on the context and the strength of your argument and considered judgment.

Question 4

What are some reasons to obey rules?

Answer 4

self-interest, consistency (equality), fairness, greater good from ensuring order (utility).

Question 5

What are some reasons to reject rules?

Answer 5

self-interest, immoral rule, violates integrity, causes no harm, anarchist attitude.

Question 6

When is violating a rule not necessarily morally wrong?

Answer 6

if the rule itself is immoral, the violation is tolerated by the ethos, causes no (or accepted amount of harm), arguments in favour of following the rule are not cogent.

Question 7

What is Brundsons argument?

Answer 7

movement-oriented character education in schools is justified based on a neo-aristotelian interpretation of PE. also, to be a virtuous person, one must cultivate moral, civic, performance, and intellectual virtues into their character.

Question 8

What is phronesis?

Answer 8

practical wisdom, coming closer to being wise through mvmt.

Question 9

What are Brundsons critiques of PHE?

Answer 9

1. tendency to assume character and virtues will be caught and dont need to be taught. 2. focus on resumé virtues (showcasing oneself) over eulogy virtues (acting selflessly w/out anything in return) 3. little time spent on character devel bc often considered peripheral to PHE goals. 4. absence of phronesis and eudaimonia - superficial practices over authentic engagement.