PHL244H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Moral Luck, Ideal Observer Theory
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Hume"s big question is addressed in the 2nd enquiry; According to hume, it"s part of our human nature that we feel sentiments, which are the foundation of morals, but reason has a large part to play. It"s common sense that a sentiment or feeling itself is not rational; hume has this view. Hume describes features of human character which he contrasts with each other. 2 virtues he starts with: justice: hume describes this as an artificial virtue, benevolence: hume describes this as a natural virtue. This is a bit more complicated than it seems. Worth mentioning; both justice and benevolence are admired because of utility, but justice is valued solely because of its utility. Benevolence is only valued in part for its utility. Generally speaking, the value of these values is human well-being. But, the complexities are observed in hume"s account.
