PHIL 102 Lecture Notes - Martha Nussbaum, Applied Ethics, Brothel
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How do we determine what norm applied to some facts: derive it from a general moral theory (utilitarianism/kantian, compare to clear cases via arguments by analogy (peter singer) contemporary applied ethics. Deductive argument: you"re obliged by logic to follow the conclusion. Abductive argument (to the best explanation: more common in philosophy. P1 pi have to be relevant for q there must be no relevant difference! Problems: 2 ways, question the clear case, question the analogy. Martha nussbaum - prostitution: very logical and uses facts aristotelian, university of chicago, ancient greek philosophy (before) aristotle (points to the ground) Love"s knowledge novel gives you richly textured details of lives thus gaining moral ideas. Imagine yourself stranded on a desert island, not great to be far from civilization, but it"s ok: there is a lion it hounds you. You can choose where to run away etc. but it is constantly hounding you.