AHSS*1080 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Virtue Ethics, Existentialism, Scientific Method
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Plato deeper reality we only know what we see, there is more out there that we just don"t yet know. Allegory of the cave people must think for themselves. Aristotle everything in moderation virtue ethics can be taught everything you do is based on your past experiences. Con: people"s views on what is good can differ. God"s law is the ultimate standard everyone knows good and evil so they can make their own choices religious based ethics. Kill mother. scientific method pursuit of knowledge and truth through science kept emotions out of decisions. Screw all you hostages, i"m saving my mom. moral relivism no universal standards people act out of their own self interests. Con: sharing one piece of chocolate between 10 people. people should do what benefits society the most utilitarian-like sensible people balance emotions religion without god. Kant: cons: having to always tell the truth, e. g. revealing where people in hiding are when asked, ex.
