Emotions in Moral Dilemmas Ethics

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What role do feelings play in ethical judgment according to some ethicists?

Feelings are abstract in nature and have no impact on ethical judgment.

Feelings are the opposite of reason and should be disregarded in ethical judgment.

Feelings are considered instinctive responses that are essential for ethical judgment. (correct)

Feelings are seen as unnecessary distractions in ethical judgment.

How do some ethicists perceive the relationship between reason and emotions in ethical thinking?

They insist that emotions should always override reason in ethical decision-making.

They believe reason and emotions are completely opposite and cannot coexist in ethical judgments.

They argue that emotions are irrelevant and should be excluded from ethical reasoning.

They consider both reason and emotions as having relative roles in ethical thinking. (correct)

What do emotions help individuals judge according to the text?

Emotions are primarily used to identify logical fallacies.

Emotions are used to evaluate one's physical appearance.

Emotions assist in assessing the accomplishment of personal goals. (correct)

Emotions help in understanding others' intentions.

What is the main focus of Ethical Subjectivism?

Emphasizing that morality is subjective and varies from person to person. Signup and view all the answers

How do some ethicists define 'being good' according to the text?

Being good is a combination of both rational thinking and emotional responses. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Ethical Subjectivism and Objective Morality?

Ethical Subjectivism emphasizes personal feelings, while Objective Morality focuses on universal facts. Signup and view all the answers

How does Ethical Subjectivism view the concept of objective right and wrong?

It rejects the existence of objective right and wrong. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Emotivism from Ethical Subjectivism according to the text?

Emotivism is considered more sophisticated and subtle than Ethical Subjectivism. Signup and view all the answers

How does Emotivism improve upon Ethical Subjectivism?

By being invulnerable to many objections. Signup and view all the answers

Why do some ethicists believe that feelings are necessary in ethical judgment?

Feelings provide intrinsic motivations for moral actions Signup and view all the answers

How do some ethicists describe the relationship between reason and emotions in ethical thinking?

Both reason and emotions play relative roles in ethical thinking Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of Ethical Subjectivism according to the text?

Determining good and bad actions Signup and view all the answers

How do emotions contribute to ethical judgments according to the text?

Emotions provide a basis for moral approval or disapproval Signup and view all the answers

Why do some ethicists argue that being good involves both thinking and feeling?

To integrate the cognitive and emotional aspects of ethical decision-making Signup and view all the answers

According to Ethical Subjectivism, what determines the truth or falsity of ethical propositions?

Emotions and feelings Signup and view all the answers

How does Ethical Subjectivism view statements like 'X is moral'?

A personal approval or liking Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Emotivism from Ethical Subjectivism?

Emotivism is an improved and subtler version of Ethical Subjectivism Signup and view all the answers

In Ethical Subjectivism, what is the interpretation of stating that something is morally bad?

It reveals disapproval or dislike Signup and view all the answers

How does Ethical Subjectivism differ from the belief in objective right or real wrong?

Ethical Subjectivism claims there are no objective rights or real wrongs, while the belief in objective right or real wrong argues for their existence Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Feelings in Moral Judgments

Some ethicists believe that ethics involves emotions, and moral judgments should be emotional
Feelings are necessary in ethical judgment, as they are instinctive and provide motivations to act morally
Emotions can be rational, based on good judgments about achieving goals and objectives
Moral sentiments highlight the need for morality to be based on sympathy for others
Being good involves both thinking and feeling

Ethical Subjectivism

This theory states that moral judgments are dependent on individual feelings, attitudes, or standards
It does not provide objective facts about what is good or bad, or how we should live
Moral judgments describe personal feelings, and there is no objective right or wrong
When we say something is morally good, it means we approve of it, and when we say it's bad, it means we disapprove

Emotivism

Developed by American philosopher Charles L. Stevenson
Considered an improved version of Ethical Subjectivism
Emotivism is deemed invulnerable to many objections
It holds that moral judgments are based on emotions, and there is no objective right or wrong

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Explore the role of emotions as instinctive responses to moral dilemmas in ethics. Learn about how some ethicists believe that feelings are essential for ethical judgment and how they are not necessarily opposed to reason.