Philosophy 2730F/G- Midterm Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 26 pages long!)
11 Oct 2017
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Consequentialist theory insists that the rightness of actions depend solely on their consequences or results. Jeremy bentham: good is synonymous with something associated with pleasure, bad is associated with pain. How do we justify this theory: psychological egoism: appeal to psychology we simply are self interested. People who engage in altruistic actions are only doing it because they derive self satisfaction from that altruism. Information ethics as a guide for the media spence. Normative framework: the general principles that guide ethical and epistemological conduct. Epistemological conduct: pertains to matters concerning knowledge (a justified true belief) Ethical conduct: pertains to matters concerning morality, both private and public, harm minimization, increase of the common good, and respect for human fundamental rights. Role of the media: the dissemination and communication of information to the public. Objectivity: the ability to give conflicting evidence its due weight, without being influenced by personal preferences or prejudice.
