RLG210Y1 Lecture Notes - Categorical Imperative, Polytheism, Fetishism

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Lec 4 wed october 6 2010: lecture notes continued scientific theories of religion. Ludwig feuerbach- offers a historic-phyllisophoical anaylisis of religion. Theology of anthropology divin predicates are human based on an imaginary projection. Feuerbach holds onto that humans project onto the divine all their highest hopes and their anxieties, as is raveled by the oredicates commonly attached to god: all knowing good, compassionate, loving. The divine is a symbolic representation or expression of humanity s unfulfilled promises and aspirations- religion is an unrecognized institution. Feuerbach- religion is the dream of the human mind. But even in dreams we do not find ourselves in emptiness of in heaven, but in earth in the realm of reality. Religion is the unveiling of man s hidden treasures page13. Every advance in religion is an advance in human. Providence is the conviction of man of the infinite value of his existence- god loves for me is nothing than myself love deified page 105.

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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?"

5. The majority of financing for Medicaid programs comes from _______.

a.	the federal government
b.	state governments
c.	individual premiums
d.	charitable care

26. The DRG (Diagnosis-Related-Group) payment system used by Medicare to reimburse physicians is also used by private insurance companies and hospitals as a framework for their own medical care reimbursements.

True

False

27. The Human Capital approach considers investments in healthcare as an investment in making people more productive by making them healthier.

True

False

28. According to the Human Capital approach the value of a human life increases with the productivity (as measured by life time earning power) of an individual.

True

False

29. Which of the following statements is true about major medical professional categories since 1970?

a. The number of physicians has had the highest rate of increase.

b. The number of dentists has had the highest rate of increase.

c. The number of registered nurses has had the greatest rate of increase.*

d. The number of optometrists has had the greatest rate of increase.

30. Analysts have suggested that the nursing home sector has large numbers of non-profit providers because:

a. Older people cannot afford for-profit care.

b. Religious institutions often provide the care.

c. it is difficult to monitor nursing home quality, and nonprofit institutions would have less incentive to skimp on care.

d. Government provides incentives to nonprofit providers.

Assignment Instructions: The founder of On-Time Technology Products is being pressured by their biggest investor to use cheaper parts that will not last more than one year. Based on your reading of ethics in this PowerPointÂ©presentation, apply ethical reasoning to respond to this big investor regarding your companyâs ethical position on using these cheaper parts.

Checklist:

â¢Review the PowerPoint presentation on consequential, non-consequential, and virtue ethics. below copied in word

â¢Then using an ethical perspective from the above presentation, and apply it to respond to the big investor.

â¢Discuss how your ethical response also complies with providing exceptional customer service. Scenario Background:

On-Time Technology Products (OTTP) sells products relating to time. Their product line consists of a huge assortment of clocks, watches, daytime planner books, and software. Many of their products are unique and innovative. They have been frequently compared to other high-end retailers.. Their products are sold in retail stores, via the Internet, and via catalogs. Their call center is presently in Dayton, Ohio. Mark MacGibson is the new President for On-Time Technology Products. Mr. MacGibson is a graduate from Kaplan Universityâs MBA program. Mary Graff has a Bachelorâs degree in Business from Kaplan University and is the supervisor for the Customer Service Representatives. Mr. MacGibson and Ms. Graffâs plans are to take On-Time Technology Products to a new level of exceptional customer service.

PowelPoint below in word..

An Overview of Consequential, Nonconsequential and Virtue Ethics Theories

What is Ethics?

Ethics is the study of those values that relate to our moral conduct, including questions of good and evil, right and wrong, and moral responsibility.

Consequentialist Theories:

Consequentialist theories claim that the morality of an action depends only on its consequences.

It only considers the result of actions and not principles or rules in determining morality.

Types of Consequentialist Theories:

Ethical Egoism argues that each person should act in their own self interests.

Act Utilitarianism argues that each person should act in a way that produces the greatest happiness for everyone.

Rule Utilitarianism argues that each person should follow rules that tend to produce the greatest happiness for everyone.

Weaknesses of Consequentialist Theories:

Requires person to predict the future and all possible outcomes.

Can easily be used to justify questionable actions (the end justifies the means).

Nonconsequentialist Theories:

Nonconsequentialist theories claim that the morality of an action depends on principles or other factors that are not related to consequences.

Types of Nonconsequentialist Theories:

Divine command theory argues that we should obey the laws of God.

Kantâs Categorical Imperative states that we should always act in a way that is based on reason, duty, and would be considered ethical if everyone acted in the exact same way. Also, people should be treated as an ends and not as a means.

Weaknesses of Nonconsequentialist Theories:

Divine Command requires a high degree of interpretation skills.

Variety of religions makes standards hard to develop for all.

Can be rigid and ignore outcomes

Virtue Ethics:

Virtue ethics seeks to identify character traits of a moral person and develop those with the idea that the virtuous person will act in a virtuous manner. It does not look to principles or consequences.

Virtue ethics was developed among the ancient Greek philosophers such as Aristotle and Confucius.

Virtue ethics enjoys modern support as an approach that avoids many of the problems with Consequential and Nonconsequential ethical theories.

Weaknesses of Virtue Theory:

Difficulty in determining just which characteristics are virtues

Justification for respecting a virtue usually brings one back to either consequences or principles.

Difficulty in applying to specific situations.

Conclusion:

One theory is not enough to cover all possible choices.

Theories can be synthesized to fit oneâs philosophy of life.

One theoryâs weakness is anotherâs strength.

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