IES C. S. Alberto Department of Philosophy Ethics 1 Ethical theories: Ethical theories. What is it right? On what basis do we make moral decisions? “Do.

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IES C. S. Alberto Department of Philosophy Ethics 1 Ethical theories: Ethical theories. What is it right? On what basis do we make moral decisions? “Do what the Bible tells you”--Divine Command Theories (Religion) “Follow your conscience”--The Ethics of Conscience “Watch out for #1”--Ethical Egoism “Do the right thing”--The Ethics of Duty “Don't do this to me”--The Ethics of Respect “...all Men are created...with certain unalienable Rights”-- The Ethics of Rights “Make the world a better place”—Utilitarianism “Daddy, that’s not fair”--The Ethics of Justice “Be a good person”--Virtue Ethics

IES C. S. Alberto Department of Philosophy Ethics 2 Ethical theories 2 1."Do what the Bible tells you” Divine Command Theories Being good is equivalent to doing whatever the Bible--or the Qur’an or some other sacred text or source of revelation--tells you to do. “What is right” equals “What God tells me to do.”

IES C. S. Alberto Department of Philosophy Ethics 3 Ethical theories 3 2. “Follow your conscience” The Ethics of Our Inner Voice Conscience tells us what is right or wrong Often has a religious source May be founded in a notion of human nature Is often negative in character, telling us what is not right

IES C. S. Alberto Department of Philosophy Ethics 4 Ethical theories 4 3. "Watch out for number 1” Ethical Egoism Says the only person to look out for is yourself

IES C. S. Alberto Department of Philosophy Ethics 5 Ethical theories 5 4. "Do the right thing" The Ethics of Duty Begins with the conviction that ethics is about doing what is right, about doing your duty. Duty may be determined by: –Reason Kant: Do what any rational agent should do –Professional role A physician’s duty to care for the sick –Social role A parent’s duty to care for his or her children

IES C. S. Alberto Department of Philosophy Ethics 6 Ethical theories 6 5. "Don't do this to me" The Ethics of Respect Human interactions should be governed by rules of respect What counts as respect can vary from one culture to another –Examples: spitting in the sand showing the soles of one’s shoes--Richardson What is it that merits respect?

IES C. S. Alberto Department of Philosophy Ethics 7 Ethical theories 7 6. “...all Men are created...with certain unalienable Rights” The Ethics of Rights The most influential moral notion of the past two centuries Established minimal conditions of human decency Human Rights

IES C. S. Alberto Department of Philosophy Ethics 8 Ethical theories 8 7. “Make the world a better place” Utilitarianism Seeks to reduce suffering and increase pleasure or happiness Demands a high degree of self-sacrifice—we must consider the consequencs for everyone. Utilitarians claim the purpose of morality is to make the world a better place.

IES C. S. Alberto Department of Philosophy Ethics 9 Ethical theories 9 8.“Daddy, that’s not fair” The Ethics of Justice Begins early in the family with fairness to all family members What is fair for one should be fair for all. Treating people equally may not mean treating them the same.

IES C. S. Alberto Department of Philosophy Ethics 10 Ethical theories 10 9."Be a good person” Virtue Ethics Seeks to develop individual character Assumes good persons will make good decisions Developed by Plato and Aristotle