BIOLOGY 361 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Michael Huemer, Moral Realism, Deontological Ethics
13 Jan 2017
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Imaginary set of circumstances surrounding and choosing of a hypothetical contract. The participants are behind a veil of ignorance. No one knows their place in society (class position, social status, ex. ) Each person has an equal right to the most extensive basic liberties, so long the liberties are compatible with others having them (freedom of speech ex) Social and economic inequalities are permissible only if they are to the advantage of the least well off and are open to all. Negative: entitlements on immunities that forbid intrusion (shield) Positive: entitlements or immunities that require action (motivators) Doctors are responsible for the deaths of y + z, no difference between killing and. The survival lottery ask people to imagine if organ donation were expected to save more individuals than it would kill. Prohibitionists: use of drugs should be prohibited by law. Legalizers: use of drugs should not be prohibited by law.
