Lecture #2 (Jan. 23rd) Flashcards
1
Q
- Can choose between right or wrong.
- Free will
- If they choose wrong, they are capable.
A
Moral Agent
2
Q
Bias towards ones ours species leads to exploitation of animals.
A
Speciesism
3
Q
- Self Awareness
- Manifestation of intelligence
A
Mirror Self Regulation
4
Q
The ability to feel pleasure and pain.
A
Sentience
5
Q
Interest in not suffering, but no free will (Ex: Babies, people w/ Alzheimer’s).
A
Moral Patient
6
Q
- A person who seeks the greatest amount of pleasure from the greatest number of people
- Sees sentience as #1 criteria for membership in moral community.
A
Utilitarianism
7
Q
Moral rights result from a social contract.
A
Contractarians
8
Q
- Generally monistic
- Relations are primary
- De-emphasize reason
- No consensus on animal liberation
A
Feminist View
9
Q
Virtue Ethics
What would a virtuous person do?
A
-Being kind
-Serving justice
-Being honest
- Have good morals
