[PHIL 235] - Final Exam Guide - Ultimate 41 pages long Study Guide!
29 Nov 2016
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A commitment to protecting the integrity of individual"s right for self-determination (autonomy) There are no moral facts in the universe X is wrong means i disapprove of x . A and b only seem to be disagreeing Ethical statements are true or false, but only relative to the speaker"s culture. There is no place outside of culture to choose between them as to which one is correct We are on our own to determine what is right and wrong. One should always act in such a way as to bring about the greatest good and the least harm for the greatest number of people. Some problems: obligations are strictly forward looking and past is irrelevant, a utilitarian calculation could be used to justify evil acts (ignores human rights) Some problems: moral conflicting rules (patient suffers doctor should prolong life, but also relieve suffering) The person or patient himself is the best to choose his own faith (self determination)
