As imagined by Ignatieff, a global ethic would reach out to common ground where it exists, while agreeing to disagree about the claim that ethical conduct must be derived from a spiritual or religious duty. The global ethic would be based on reasoning and justification of ethical ideas and behavior.
One defense of the Divine Command Theory of Ethics is that if there were no God, then there would be no morality. Without God as a source for morality, there would be no eternal, absolute or objective basis for morality. Additionally, without a divine judge who gives out punishments and rewards in the afterlife, there would be no motivation to be ethical. An argument against this theory is religious diversity. Given the broad array of religious beliefs throughout the world, and even the diversity of beliefs within each religion, it is difficult to determine which truly reflects the divine command.
It is inaccurate to say that if there were no God, then everything would be permitted. A number of ethical theories provide reasons and justifications for ethical principle without reference to God. It provides a system of values and fair rules that can be agree upon by people of different religious traditions. The secular approach can be compatible with religion, as its principles recognize basic ideas about human rights that transcend religious boundaries. Socrates asks whether things are good because they are approved by the gods or whether the gods approve of them because they are good.
To say that actions are good just because they are willed or approved by the gods or God seems to make morality arbitrary. Socrates believes that God or the gods condemn or disapprove of certain beliefs and actions because they are inherently bad. Therefore, we should also condemn such actions.
Whether the goal can be attained is an open question. Consider ongoing racial and religious tensions across the world. Are religious moderates and religious fundamentalists of different faiths similar in their thinking?
Kant thought that history would develop in a cosmopolitan direction. Do you think he was correct? Given the cultural and religious differences across the world, do you think his vision is possible? Religion is at the center of many applied ethical topics. Give two recent examples from current events. How did religious ethics play a part in these events? For religious believers who think that God requires absolute obedience to his commandments, a secular ethic that does not explicitly embrace God as the source of morality will appear to be morally suspect and blasphemous.
Do you think this strain of thought can be compatible with a global moral ethic? Do you believe that there are limits to toleration? Should we tolerate those who are intolerant of the very idea of toleration? Answers to the Study Questions Preceding the Reading by.
Yes, even the gods disagree about what is just and unjust. Euthyphro amends his definition of piety to what all the gods approve of. This shows that being pious comes first. Something is first pious or holy and because of this it is loved by the gods. Being loved is an attribute of holiness, not its essence.
What is needed is to give the essence of holiness. This is yet to be done and is a continuing question throughout the Platonic dialogues.
Gandhi describes the permanent element in human nature that yearns to know its Maker and appreciate the true correspondence between the Maker and itself. Gandhi believes in the goodness of God, as proven by the fact that even in the midst of death, life persists, and even in the midst of untruth, truth persists, and even in the midst of darkness, light persists.
His argument is debatable. God is truth and fearlessness, so in order to know God, one must be willing to identify with and face every creature. Consider ethics : theory, readings and contemporary issues. Waller is Chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religious. Note: Chegg does not guarantee supplemental material with textbooks e.
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Killings of police officers or public figures? Multiple murderers? Mob hits or other cases in which someone gives an order to kill but does not carry it out himself? What about the premeditated killing of a physically abusive spouse? Why would you pick out just those crimes on your list as appropriately punished by death or as the worst crimes? What ethical values can you cite to justify your choices?
Rights to Keep What One Earns. Gene and his coworkers have been talking over lunch about how their taxes have continued to rise. Some complain that the harder they work, the less they are making. Others are upset because their taxes are going to pay for things that they do not believe the government should support with our tax dollars— the arts, for example. They argue these should be matters for charity. They also complain that they work hard but that their income is being used to take care of others who could work but do not.
Are they right? Why or why not? What Is a Panther Worth? The Florida panther is an endangered species. Not long ago, one of these animals was hit by a car and seriously injured. He was taken to the state university veterinary medical school, where steel plates were inserted in both legs, his right foot was rebuilt, and he had other expensive treatment. Those who support the measure point out that the Florida panther is unique and can survive only in swampland near the Everglades.
Those who oppose the measure argue that the money could be better spent on education, needed highway repairs, or other projects. Should the state spend this amount of money to save the Florida panther from extinction? Animal Experimentation. Antonio wants to become a doctor and is pursuing a premed major.
He has dissected frogs and worms in some of his biology classes.
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