Weaknesses Of SE Flashcards
1
Q
who challenged Fletcher’s new morality on several grounds
A
William Barclay
2
Q
what was his first critique (1)
A
- Fletcher’s cases are extreme ones
3
Q
What does Fletcher overestimate the value of (2)
A
being free from rules
- no guarantee that agape will work
- therefore a degree of law is necessary for human survival
4
Q
the law has several vital functions what are they (3)
A
- clarifies experience
- determines what a reasonable life is
- defines crime
- protects society
5
Q
Fletcher is unrealistic about what (4)
A
the degree to which humans are truly free
- freedom is virtually an illusion
6
Q
overall what does law ensure humans do (5)
A
do not make an artificial distinction between public and private morality
7
Q
what do humans need
A
guidelines offered by rules to avoid moral chaos
