RLG100Y1 Lecture : Rlg march 28.docx

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It is a gift to us from our parents and ancestors: and so it is our duty to take care of our bodies. Heaven and earth: they try to theorize the relationship between heaven and earth. Its two elements within a circle and its a shifting, balancing thing that changes. Concept of harmony li: looking for balance. Sage: person who has acheieved wisdom, master of oneself syncretism, we integrate other religions in our religion. Jen: person who acts out of kindness. Why does evil exist: evil is integral to our nature and we need to cultivate viture so that we stop being bad, evil exists also as an independant category.

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Which person best represents Kantian deontology?

		Susie refused the take Jimmy's life because to kill him would be to treat Jimmy purely as an instrument or object to whatever end she was trying to achieve.
		Susie refused to take Jimmy's life, even in self defense, because in her religion it is considered a sin for which she will be punished by her god.
		Susie refused to take Jimmy's life because if all people were to take the lives of others the world would be chaos.
		Susie refused to take Jimmy's life because doing so would make her a vicious person.

According to Kant's theory, being capable of acting morally means you have dignity and to have dignity means you are priceless. Things and persons who lack this capacity, lack moral worth.

True

False

According to Kant's theory, there are certain actions, such as lying, that we are never permitted to do regardless of the affects of those actions on others.

True

False

What gives humans value for Kant?

Being valued by others.

Having the capacity to reason.

Having capacity to love others.

Acting morally.

All are important components in Kantâs theory except for which of the following:

The motive from which we perform our actions.

The universalizability of actions.

The consequences of our actions.

Recognizing the dignity of humanity.

To properly apply the original (universal law) formula of the Categorical Imperative (Act only on that maxim by which you can at the same time will that it should be become a universal law, we should take do which of the following:

Ask ourselves "Would I want this done to me?"

Ask ourselves "If all rational beings were to do this action, would there be negative consequences."

Ask ourselves "Would I want my action to become one that all rational beings should follow?"

Ask ourselves "If all rational beings were to follow this action, would it create a logical contradiction?"

If we were to apply the Humanity Formulation of the Categorical Imperative, we would:

		Ask ourselves, "What would be the consequences of such an action on humanity?"
		Ask ourselves, "Is my action recognizing my dignity and the dignity of others or is it treating myself or others as a mere object?
		Ask ourselves, "Do I want to place a value on human life?"
		Ask oursleves, "Will treating myself or others in this way make me a moral person?"

1. GEâs mission statement reads: âGE imagines things others donât, builds things others canât and delivers outcomes that make the world work better. GE brings together the physical and digital worlds in ways no other company can. In its labs and factories and on the ground with customers, GE is inventing the next industrial era to move, power, build and cure the world.â 1. Does it surprise you that a global corporation would have an agenda to âcure the worldâ? a. What are some of the ways GE is aiming to achieve this? b. Discuss at least two GE programs and how they can make the world a better place for everyone, as well as increase profitability. c. What are some of the criticisms of GEâs Ecomagination program? d. Identify at least two concerns regarding the program. e. Do you agree that these are legitimate concerns? f. How can GE overcome these criticisms? g. How can supranational organizations like the WTO, governments, NGOs (non-governmental organizations) and businesses work together to create sustainable international trade? Provide at least two strategies or methods in your reply.

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