PHI 2600 Lecture 12: PHI Chapter 12
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One of the oldest normative traditions in western philosophy, having its roots in ancient greek civilization. _____ is the branch of ethics which consists of the analysis of specific, controversial moral issues such as abortion, animal rights, or euthanasia. According to _____, pleasurable consequences are the only factors that matter, morally speaking. _____ maintains that morality is grounded in the approval of one"s society - and not simply in the preferences of individual people. The study of the kinds of things that exist in the universe. The branch of philosophy that studies human action in relationship to the good and the bad. In applied ethics, this division "examine capital punishment, nuclear war, gun control, the recreational use of drugs, welfare rights, and racism". The philosophical study of the nature of reality, including human nature. Practical guidelines for deciding which actions are right or wrong. Impersonal law of cause and effect in hinudism/buddism.
