PHL 325M Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Egalitarianism, Principle Of Double Effect, Kantianism

• School: UT-Austin
• Department: Philosophy
• Course: PHL 325M
• Professor: L E O N, J E F F R E Y C

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Humans are not things, they are able to apply rational autonomy. Should not ignore consequences to some extent. You are not being virtually autonomous, not self-governed, your emotions are controlling you. He is being governed by his emotions if he doesn"t want to die an awful death. Ask doctor to control his death, not awful, somewhat sympathetic. People want the truth if not you can"t handle it. Denial is not a way of being rational. Seek the truth for the sake of the truth. Turn attention to time of promise making. Not the solution to all these dilemmas. Expect to benefit even if they don"t benefit. Social contract for preservation for others on equal terms as us in society. Hobbs: relatively equal in human nature (social contract) Can"t sue if they don"t follow through with the kidney. Society is a benefit that has a contract. (1) egalitarianism, equal liberty, extensive liberty for all.