PHIL 1165- Midterm Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 33 pages long!)
5 Oct 2017
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Moral theory: prove account of morality/ provide ethics theory. Practical/applied ethics: justify particular way of living and resolutions to moral conflicts. Action= justified if good is maximized (max good and max people) Whether or not intentions count as good being produced. Good intentions are morally important, even if it doesn"t work. Rule for justification of action must be universal. Equal respects for ourselves and others as humans. There are exceptions to most moral rules. Virtues= developed through practices & w/in communities with. Carol gilligan: women are developed differently than men. Relational ethics: ethics focused on relationships and care. Principlism: ethics built around core values that are universal to everyone moral thinking. Respect person"s right to choose regarding healthcare (but can. Respect for autonomy: still receive assistance from others) Don"t harm others; physical or emotional/mental harm. Provide benefits to others (mainly for morally required actions) General beneficence: obligations from a person to anyone. How benefits/burdens= distributed (need, effort, merit, etc)
