PHIL 347 Lecture Notes - Thomas Nagel, Modus Ponens, Categorical Imperative
22 Nov 2012
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Definition: seeing others as real terms what is your reason for doing kind things (i. e. The reason we should do it is simply because the other person is in pain . The way other"s peoples reason can give you a reason to do something or react. Why would you feel guilty about not picking up the brick unless you already believe it"s wrong. Altruism: responding to the needs of others. People are required to help others (we see it as necessary) Ex #1: you feel it necessary to help others. Most simple example: housemate is hurt and you need to help them, you drop everything to help them. The natural form is to be compassionate towards others needs and everyone else is deviant from the norm. [ why do they feel that way? ] You seem to believe p and accept q. The requirement of altruism is a rational requirement of action or practical reasoning.
