PHILOS 2D03 Lecture 3: Philos Lecture 3.docx
4 Feb 2014
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U: rightness or wrongness of an act is based on consequences. D: action is right if conformed to an imperative that makes an action right or wrong. Ethical pluralism monistic ethical theories : hold that there is a single ultimate principle of morality utilitarianism: principle of utility deontology: categorical imperative. Pluralistic ethical theories hold that there are many basic principles of morality. Ross (1877-1971) objection to u & d is that they grossly oversimplify want an ethical system that mirrors the complexity of our own. Good judgment people who generally make good judgments possess a number of characteristics unbiased not overcome by emotion careful (weigh all the evidence) justify their decisions. Ethical action and the good life if living a good life is something that we ought to do, then understanding what a good life is is essential for ethical action.
