PHI 2397 Study Guide - Final Guide: Consequentialism, Epicurus, Deontological Ethics
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Natural rights: right to exist, the right to religion, morality exists because humans exist, humans have 2 qualities that are necessary for morals to exist we have freedom to choose and reason (right vs. wrong, treat all personal rules to universal law treat all humans and ends as never as means. Deontology: you is right regardless of the consequences. Deon= greek = duty based on consequence of your actions you do what you believe is right - you have a duty to do what reason tells. Wrote dialogues (plays), where there is always a hero - socrates. All decent people will recognize that certain things are important (i. e. keeping your word) - therefore, you must do this. Don"t steal (good moral obligations that you should follow) Ex: you ask your friend joe to lend you a knife. You give him your word that you will return the knife tomorrow.
