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What does having a parochial ethics imply about an individual's connections?
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?
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?
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?
What does the term 'multilocality' refer to in the context of ethical connections?
What challenge does the text identify regarding ethical demands in a global context?
What challenge does the text identify regarding ethical demands in a global context?
How might ethical claims be affected if events are not registered across different locations?
How might ethical claims be affected if events are not registered across different locations?
What does the idea of being 'here and there' imply about ethical connections?
What does the idea of being 'here and there' imply about ethical connections?
What philosophical approach is suggested to understand ethical demands during complex times?
What philosophical approach is suggested to understand ethical demands during complex times?
What dual aspect does Levinas's ethical philosophy emphasize regarding proximity?
What dual aspect does Levinas's ethical philosophy emphasize regarding proximity?
What critique does the author suggest regarding Jewish communitarianism in the context of cohabitation?
What critique does the author suggest regarding Jewish communitarianism in the context of cohabitation?
Which thinker is noted for the importance of ethical obligation in relation to bodily proximity?
Which thinker is noted for the importance of ethical obligation in relation to bodily proximity?
How does Levinas define the 'Other' in relation to ethical obligations?
How does Levinas define the 'Other' in relation to ethical obligations?
Which aspect of ethical relations is particularly noted by Levinas?
Which aspect of ethical relations is particularly noted by Levinas?
What contradiction is noted regarding Levinas's view on nationalism?
What contradiction is noted regarding Levinas's view on nationalism?
What is the central argument of the author's recent work regarding Jewishness?
What is the central argument of the author's recent work regarding Jewishness?
What does the author hope to articulate in their project related to ethical obligation?
What does the author hope to articulate in their project related to ethical obligation?
Flashcards
Parochial Ethics
Parochial Ethics
Ethics limited to those close to oneself, creating exclusion.
Abstract Human Ethics
Abstract Human Ethics
Ethics applied to all humans, without cultural context, leading to a disconnect.
Mediated Ethical Relations
Mediated Ethical Relations
Ethical connections involve various interactions and locations, not just direct interactions.
Global Ethical Claim
Global Ethical Claim
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Local vs. Global Response
Local vs. Global Response
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Media and Ethical Recognition
Media and Ethical Recognition
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Ethical Demands outside Community
Ethical Demands outside Community
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Multilocality and Cross-temporality
Multilocality and Cross-temporality
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Levinas' Ethics
Levinas' Ethics
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Ethical Proximity
Ethical Proximity
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The 'Other'
The 'Other'
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Ethical Obligation: Levinas
Ethical Obligation: Levinas
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Cohabitation
Cohabitation
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Jewish Views on Cohabitation
Jewish Views on Cohabitation
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Ethical Relations and Distance
Ethical Relations and Distance
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Nationalism and Ethics (Levinas)
Nationalism and Ethics (Levinas)
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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.
