Ethics 2
Not a determinant of the rightness and wrongness of a certain way of acting or the good or bad actions
Reasoning
Can only motivate us
Reasoning
One can raise about the particulars of a specific situation going whatever motivation or incentive is presented in any instance.
Reasoning
Rationally established grounds by which one justifies and maintains her moral decisions and judgments
PRINCIPLES
Beyond rewards and punishment, it is possible for our moral valuation to be based on principle
PRINCIPLES
Is a systematic attempt establish the validity of maintaining certain moral principle.
“What action are right or wrong”
Moral Theory
can also be referred to framework define as a theory of interconnected ideas and a structural crew which we can evaluate our reasons for valuing a certain decision or judgment.
Moral Theory
authority of law authority of one's religion and authority of one's own culture
SOURCE OF AUTHORITY
standards of valuation are imposed by a higher authority that command our obedience
SOURCE OF AUTHORITY
can provide a framework for ethical behavior but ethics can extend beyond the constraints of the legal system
Laws
refers to the different rules and regulations that are put forward by an authority figure that require compliance
Positive Law
Does not only prohibits but can command absolute obedience
RELIGION
Not simply prohibitive, but is also provides ideals to pursue
(Forgive those who sinned against him)
RELIGION
More or less clear code of prohibitions
“thou shall not kill” “thou shall not steal”
RELIGION
We may find an instance wherein we could believe that God is commanding us to kill our fellow human beings
CONCEPTUAL LEVEL
Differences of adherence resulting to conflicting ethical standards.
PRESENCE OF MULTIPLICITY OF RELIGION
WE CANNOT SAY THAT ANY ONE MORAL CODE IS THE RIGHT ONE BECAUSE OF DIFFERENCES.
WE ARE IN NO POSITION TO JUDGE ANY OF WRONG ACTS.
WE MAY NOT BE SATISFIED WITH THE THOUGHT OF NOT BEING ABLE TO CALL OUR OWN CULTURE IN TO QUESTION.
DIFFICULT TO DETERMINE WHAT EXACTLY DEFINES ONE'S CULTURE DUE TO UNIQUE PRACTICE OR WAY OF LIFE.
JAMES RACHELS'CRITICISM