objectivists
the belief that certain things, especially moral truths, exist independently of human knowledge or perception of
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Relativists
Those who believe moral principles are always dependent on the particular situation.
Metaethics
the study of the meaning and logical structure of moral beliefs
Normative Ethics
The branch of ethics that analyzes which actions are right and wrong
applied ethics
The branch of ethics that uses normative ethical theories to evaluate and prescribe actions in specific situations and contexts
Descriptive Ethics
The branch of ethics that analyzes people's beliefs about value
definition of an action in philosophy and ethics
event that is immediately caused by an person's decision.
Valid, Sound
premises are true and the conclusion follows necessarily from the premises
Strong, Uncogent
strong because, if the premises were true, then the conclusion would be probable. It is uncogent, however, because the first premise is false.
Definition of Philosophy
rational investigation of truths
Benefits of Studying Philosophy
think logically
analyze and solve problems.
assess proposed solutions.
write and speak clearly, attending to details.
deductive argument
an argument that reasons from known premises to an inevitable conclusion
relativism
there is no universal, objective truth according to relativism
conventionalism
Ethical truths are decided by society or culture.
Subjectivism
belief that reality is not a firm absolute, but a fluid, plastic, indeterminate realm which can be altered, in whole or in part, by the consciousness
T or F - Philosophy encourages a subjective worldview.
True
T or F - Philosophy teaches students how to learn
False
T or F - Philosophy examines evidence and support
True
Define an action in philosophy and ethics
An event caused by a decision made by a person.
Define philosophy
The rational investigation of truths
Ethics demands the process of ? and rigorous ? as any philosophical pursuit.
Argumentation and analysis
Ethical truths are decided by society or culture
conventionalism
There are no universal truths.
Relativism
Each individual forms his or her own ethical truths.
Subjectivism
An action that is ethically required to perform
Obligatory
An action that is allowed
Permissive
An action that goes beyond the call of duty
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