Introduction Flashcards
3 chapters of this course
The moral agent, The act, and Reason or framework for the act
Chapter 1?
The moral agent
Chapter 2?
The act
Chapter 3?
Reason
Or Framework for the
Act
It looked into how culture shapes ones moral behavior. The chapter also discusses the reasons why culture should not be the ultimate determining values Moreover, it looks into our understanding as Filipinos of what is right and wrong, why this is how we interpret moral situations, and what influences our moral decisions.
The Moral Agent
It looked into the role of feelings in making moral decisions. It also discusses the pros and cons of relying on feelings in making such decisions. It will then delve into the process of making reasoned and impartial decisions, but at the same time it will also consider why reason is not enough in carrying out moral decisions.
The Act
It addressed the overarching frameworks that dictate the way we make our individual decisions, It will also help the students recognize their personal framework in making decisions.
Reason or Framework
It is a system of beliefs about what is right behavior and wrong behavior (Rubin, 2015)
Morality
It deals with how a person relates with others and with the world to promote what is good (Thiroux and Kraseman, 2009)
Morality
Who is the author of the book “Element of Moral Philosophy”?
Professor Dr. James Rachels (2015)