CRIM 102 Flashcards
a branch of philosophy that
involves systematizing,
defending, and recommending
concepts of right and wrong
conduct.
Ethics / Moral Philosophy
Major Areas Recognized in the
Study of Ethics
- Meta-ethics
- Normative ethics
- Applied ethics
it examines the nature and foundation of morality rather than judging whether a specific action is right or wrong.
Meta Ethics (Explanation only not on ppt)
Utilitarianism – An action is right if it produces the greatest happiness for the greatest number.
Deontology – An action is right if it follows moral rules or duties.
Virtue Ethics – An action is right if it reflects good character and virtues.
Example: “Is it wrong to lie to protect a friend?” – A normative ethicist would evaluate this based on moral principles like honesty and loyalty.
Normative Ethics
Example: “Should doctors be allowed to assist in euthanasia?” – An applied ethicist would analyze this using ethical principles like autonomy, harm, and compassion.
Applied Ethics
A concern with this world and
its affair
* A thorough rationalism
* Curiosity
“HUMANISM”
Classical Period
This period is considered a
study of continuity and
discontinuity.
(Rise of Medieval Church)
Middle Ages
- A shift from the supernatural from natural,
temporal and secular - An attempt to balance the supernatural from
natural and the temporal, as many of the
philosophers were not really weaned from the
religion of the past - The rise of modern science specially physics
- The changes brought about by the industrial and
social revolutions towards the end of the period.
The Early Modern Period
Known name for Utilitarianism
Jeremy Bentham
The philosophers of this period
exhibit a diversity of trends in
moral beliefs.
“WHAT MAN
IS”
Contemporary
is a branch of philosophy
which studies the principles of
right or wrong in human
conduct.
Ethics
“Ethics is ‘the science of the
ideal human character’ or ‘the
science of moral duty’.
Rushworth Kidder
- It means Ethics explores what kind of person are you and how you should act.
“Ethics as “a set of concepts and principles
that guide us in determining what behavior
helps or harms sentient creatures.”
~Richard William Paul and Linda Elder
DO GOOD
Beneficence
DO NOT HARM
Nonmaleficence
CONTROL BY INDIVIDUAL
Autonomy
FAIRNESS
Justice
LOYALTY
Fidelity
study of reality and existence
Metaphysics
Study of Knowledge
Epistemology
Principles and Values
Axiology
axios - mean worthy
logy - mean study
Logical process from general to specific
Deductive reasoning
Specific Observation to form general conclusions
Inductive reasoning
Lex Taliones meaning
Law of Retribution
refers to any physical
force exerted on a person
by another free agent
Violence
a lasting readiness and
facility, born of
frequently repeated acts
Habit
disturbance of the mind
of a person who is
confronted by an
impending danger
Fear
“ideas, behaviors,
and actions that
are important to
us.”
Values
