PHIL 1104 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Golden Rule, Solipsism, Human Nature
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Ethics is a branch of philosophy that deals with how we are supposed to live with the idea of the good and with concepts such as right and wrong . Philosophy is an enterprise that begins with wonder at the marvel and mysteries of the world, pursues a rational investigation or marvels and mysteries seeking wisdom and truth. Philosophy leaves no aspect of life untouched by its inquiry. The main characteristic of philosophy is rational argument. Philosophers clarify concepts and analyze and test proposition and beliefs. Main task is to construct and analyze arguments. Laboratory of the philosopher is the domain of ideas. It takes place in the mind where imaginative thoughts experiments occur and in the study room where ideas are written down and examined. The study of ethics contains its own subdivision. Descriptive morality- refers to actual beliefs, customs, principles and practices of people of culture.
