Intuitive conscience (Butler) Learning Objective: To understand the strengths and weaknesses of Butler’s argument

Recap  Summarize Butler’s view of the conscience in one paragraph.  Summarize Newman’s view of the conscience in one paragraph.

Strengths & Weaknesses Strengths Focuses on other peoples happinessFocuses on other peoples happiness UnselfishUnselfish Determines & judges moralityDetermines & judges morality Natural guideNatural guide Shapes moral identityShapes moral identityWeaknesses Final decisionFinal decision Must be obeyedMust be obeyed Is being guided by love always right?Is being guided by love always right? Should be obeyed without questionShould be obeyed without question Conscience can be misinterpretedConscience can be misinterpreted

Debate This house believes that Butler’s argument for innate conscience is fundamentally flawed and should not be taught in schools.