[PHIL 101] - Midterm Exam Guide - Everything you need to know! (10 pages long)
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Critical thinking, analysis and examination of arguments concerning ethics is essential. Whats the question? must be precisely clear with what is an/the issue get clear on the conclusion is the argument relevant? depends on the conclusion. 1st step in evaluating arguments is to be clear on exactly what"s at issue, defining exactly what the conclusion is. Consistency internal contradictions = no, emerson quote says its ok to change not to be inconsistent, it does not defend messy thinking. Hobbes= designed by humans to bring order & peace to society. Bentham= simple & obvious: maximize pleasure and minimize suffering for all. Hume= morality is rooted in the basic human affection. Darwin: morality is simply a natural result of social sympathy which one do you accept as true?^ God"s commandments & ethics theological voluntarism: one view of religious absolutism, makes ethical principles dependent upon what god wills. Greek (aristotle"s god of reason) vs. western god.
