Ethics and Global Connections

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What does having a parochial ethics imply about an individual's connections?

They are concerned only with those who are familiar and close. (correct)

They only value relationships with distant individuals.

They believe ethical obligations extend indefinitely.

They have a broader understanding of global ethics.

How does the text suggest ethical relations are shaped in the digital age?

They only concern the individuals directly involved.

They are mediated, involving both local and global elements. (correct)

Ethical relations are straightforward and singular.

They remain static and unchanging.

What is implied about the experience of ethical connections when media images are overwhelming?

Individuals tend to ignore local events.

Individuals become desensitized and apathetic.

There is an opportunity for mobilization and response. (correct)

Awareness of ethics diminishes significantly.

What does the term 'multilocality' refer to in the context of ethical connections?

The coexistence of ethical obligations across different locations. Signup and view all the answers

What challenge does the text identify regarding ethical demands in a global context?

They can be easily reduced to consent or agreement. Signup and view all the answers

How might ethical claims be affected if events are not registered across different locations?

They lose their context and ethical recognition. Signup and view all the answers

What does the idea of being 'here and there' imply about ethical connections?

They highlight the complexity of human experiences across locations. Signup and view all the answers

What philosophical approach is suggested to understand ethical demands during complex times?

Explore new ethical philosophies that challenge existing norms. Signup and view all the answers

What dual aspect does Levinas's ethical philosophy emphasize regarding proximity?

The role of bodily proximity and the ethical obligation to the distant others. Signup and view all the answers

What critique does the author suggest regarding Jewish communitarianism in the context of cohabitation?

It may not adequately address current issues facing the state of Israel. Signup and view all the answers

Which thinker is noted for the importance of ethical obligation in relation to bodily proximity?

Emmanuel Levinas Signup and view all the answers

How does Levinas define the 'Other' in relation to ethical obligations?

As someone who holds ethical claims upon us despite not sharing a community. Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of ethical relations is particularly noted by Levinas?

Being acted upon by others forms the basis of ethical solicitation. Signup and view all the answers

What contradiction is noted regarding Levinas's view on nationalism?

He supports nationalism while advocating for universal ethical obligations. Signup and view all the answers

What is the central argument of the author's recent work regarding Jewishness?

A critical perspective on representations of Jewishness in Israel. Signup and view all the answers

What does the author hope to articulate in their project related to ethical obligation?

A version of cohabitation based on ethical obligation. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ethical Obligations and Global Connections

Ethics are parochial, communitarian, and exclusionary when limited to close relationships.
Focusing on abstract "humanity" avoids cultural translation.
Focusing solely on distant suffering disconnects from immediate situations.

Mediated Ethical Relations

Ethical relations are mediated (e.g., through media, communication).
"There" and "here" are interconnected; events globally affect local situations, and vice-versa.
Reversibility of "here" and "there" has limits; bodies are situated.
Events are locally impactful, but global connection requires recognition elsewhere.
Media images can motivate action despite lack of personal proximity.

Global Ethical Connections

Media images create global connectedness, even if provisional.
Acting on media images implies a sense of being "moved" and acted upon.
Ethical connections are multi-local and cross-temporal.

Reformulating Ethical Demands

Ethical demands exist beyond consent and established agreements, and outside existing community bonds.
Emmanuel Levinas and Hannah Arendt are examined for ethical insights in this context.

Levinas's Ethical Philosophy

Levinas emphasizes proximity in ethical relations.
Ethical appeal occurs before choice, based on another's actions.
Ethical obligations extend beyond physical proximity and community.
The "other" evokes an ethical claim irrespective of sameness.

Levinas's Contradictions

Levinas's views contain contradictions, including support for nationalism (e.g., Israeli nationalism).

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Explore the complexities of ethical obligations in the context of global interconnectivity. This quiz delves into how mediated relationships shape our understanding of ethics, emphasizing the importance of both local and global perspectives on ethical demands. Assess your knowledge on the intersections of ethics, media, and societal impacts.