Nicomachean Ethics and Kant's Moral Philosophy
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What is the highest good that all human activity ultimately aims at, according to Aristotle?

  • Power
  • Happiness (correct)
  • Fame
  • Wealth

What does Aristotle believe is more important than the satisfaction of desires?

  • Friendship
  • Pleasure
  • Knowledge
  • Virtue (correct)

Which of the following is NOT considered a mean according to Aristotle?

  • Temperance between intemperance and insensibility
  • Generosity between wastefulness and stinginess
  • Intelligence between ignorance and wisdom (correct)
  • Courage between rashness and cowardice

What defines a virtuous habit of action according to Aristotle?

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How does Aristotle differentiate between voluntary and involuntary actions?

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Which of the following pairs is correctly matched according to Aristotle's principles?

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What characterizes the nature of virtue for Aristotle?

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Which of these actions is considered involuntary according to Aristotle?

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What is the distinctive mode of thinking that Aristotle believes adequately provides for morality?

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According to Aristotle, which type of friendship is developed solely for the sake of enhancing the goodness of another?

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What does the weakness of the will prevent incontinent agents from doing?

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In Aristotle's view, which form of friendship is based on common interests and activities?

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According to Saint Thomas Aquinas, what is the ultimate end that everyone pursues?

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Which aspect of Aristotle's notion of natural law pertains to human beings' participation in a greater moral order?

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What does Aristotle argue about intemperance compared to incontinence?

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What does genuine happiness lie in, according to the content provided?

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What is the first practical judgment according to the principles of practical reasoning?

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What is the term used by Kant to describe the unconditional moral law?

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What does Kant suggest is the basis for viewing individuals as deserving of equal respect?

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According to Kant, what must be resolved to assert that morality is not an illusion?

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In Kant's moral philosophy, what characterizes phenomena?

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Which of these works is NOT associated with Kant's moral philosophy?

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What is Kant’s aim in developing a metaphysics of morals?

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Which term refers to what we can think about but not know through experience in Kant’s philosophy?

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What is the principle of utility derived from according to John Stuart Mill?

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Which type of justice focuses on how society's institutions distribute benefits and burdens?

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What does fairness imply in the context of justice?

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In retributive justice, what criteria should inform the fairness of punishments?

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According to John Rawls, what is crucial for the stability of a society?

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What does compensatory justice refer to?

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Which term describes the capacity of globalization technologies to reduce barriers?

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What principle states that equals should be treated equally and unequals unequally?

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What is one significant change in relationship dynamics noted among millennials?

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According to Immanuel Kant, what should virtue lead to?

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What common aspect do the majority of world religions share concerning ethics?

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What is identified as missing in today’s efforts to address global crises?

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What does the text suggest is a significant societal trend contrary to ethical values?

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What role does religion play according to the views presented?

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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a value promoted by religion?

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What does the Golden Rule exemplify in ethical discussions?

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What is a significant characteristic of globalization according to Roland Robertson?

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What is one of the normative challenges associated with globalization?

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Which generation is primarily identified as Millennials in the content?

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In the Philippines, what percentage of the workforce was composed of Millennials in October 2015?

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How do Millennials typically approach their careers according to the content?

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What is a common misconception about Millennials highlighted in the content?

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What is one aspect of the Millennials' lifestyle noted in the content?

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What ecological issue is mentioned as a challenge in relation to globalization?

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Flashcards

Aristotle's Ethics Goal

Aristotle's ethics focuses on finding what qualities make a person good.

Highest Good

The ultimate aim of all human activity, often equated with happiness (living well).

Virtue as a Mean

Virtuous actions are found between opposite extremes (vices of excess and deficiency).

Human Function

Every entity has a specific role or task to perform.

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Courage

Courage is a virtue related to facing danger. It's the mean between recklessness and cowardice.

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Temperance

Temperance is a virtue regarding pleasure. It's the mean between self-indulgence and insensitivity.

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Involuntary Action

Actions forced by external factors or performed out of ignorance are considered involuntary and the agent is not held responsible for them.

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Voluntary Action

Actions that are not forced by an external will or done out of ignorance. Actions that the agent is responsible for.

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Deliberative Reasoning

The process of considering different actions to achieve a goal.

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Weakness of Will (Incontinence)

Inability to act in accordance with reasoned judgment.

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Friendship (Philia)

A vital relationship for a good life, based on pleasure, utility, or shared goodness.

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Happiness (Eudaimonia)

Achieved through virtuous actions, not just amusement.

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Practical Intelligence/Prudence

The ability to make sound moral decisions.

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Natural Law (Aquinas)

Human participation in the eternal law, guiding to fulfillment.

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Ultimate End (Aquinas)

Everyone chooses things because they think it will make them better.

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Practical Reasoning

The process of deciding what to do, focusing on actions and choices, rather than just understanding the world.

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The Good (Practical Order)

The ultimate goal or aim in practical reasoning; what we seek to fulfill ourselves.

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First Practical Judgment

The foundational principle of morality: The good should be pursued, and evil avoided.

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Categorical Imperative

Kant's supreme principle of morality - a universally binding, rational command that we must always follow, regardless of our desires.

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Autonomous Will (Kant)

The ability of a person to make their own choices and govern their actions based on reason, not just desires.

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Phenomena vs. Noumena (Kant)

Phenomena is what we experience through our senses, while noumena are things we can think about but cannot directly experience.

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Metaphysics of Morals (Kant)

A system of a priori moral principles that apply to all human beings in all times and places.

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Duty and Good Will (Kant)

Kant believed that a 'good will' acts from duty, meaning our actions are motivated by moral principles, not self-interest.

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Utilitarianism's Foundation

The idea that individuals naturally desire their own happiness, forming the basis for the principle of utility.

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Utility Principle's Drivers

Desirability, exhaustiveness, and impartiality are the three key factors that contribute to the principle of utility.

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What is Justice?

Giving each person what they deserve, respecting their due, or a standard of rightness.

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Fairness Explained

Ability to judge without bias, considering individual circumstances, not overly general, but concrete and specific.

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Justice Principle for Equals

Treat equals equally, and unequals unequally, based on relevant differences.

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Distributive Justice

Fairness in how society's benefits and burdens are distributed among its members.

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Retributive Justice

Fairness in punishments, considering factors like crime severity and intent, excluding irrelevant factors like race.

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Compensatory Justice

Fair compensation for injuries inflicted by others, proportional to the loss.

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Globalization: World Compression

Globalization shrinks the world's size and intensifies the feeling of interconnectedness.

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Globalization's Impact on Wealth

Globalization has been criticized for concentrating wealth in the hands of a few, widening the gap between rich and poor.

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Global Environmental Challenge

One ethical challenge of globalization is managing the global environment to prevent ecological collapse.

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Who are Millennials?

Millennials are those born between 1982 and 1994 (some sources include up to 2004).

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Millennial's Impact on the Workforce

Millennials are expected to make up almost half the global workforce by 2020.

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Millennials in the Philippines

In the Philippines, Millennials comprise a significant portion of the workforce, shaping the country's economic direction.

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Millennial's Career Tendency

Millennials are often described as 'career shifters,' seeking out new opportunities and challenges.

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Millennial's Lifestyle

Millennials are known for their independent streak and 'challenge convention' approach, taking charge of their finances, accommodation, and travel.

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Hookup Culture

A social trend where casual sexual encounters are common, often facilitated by online dating apps and services.

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Traditional Filipino Values

Filipino cultural norms emphasizing family, respect for elders, and conservative views on relationships.

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Ethical vs. Religious

The question of whether ethical behavior requires religious belief or can exist independently.

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Kant's Ethics

A moral philosophy arguing that duty and virtue are essential, and happiness is a reward for ethical actions.

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The Golden Rule

A fundamental ethical principle across religions, advocating treating others as you would like to be treated.

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Religion's Role in Ethics

Religion's influence on shaping ethical values and promoting altruism, often emphasized through religious texts.

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Religion's Impact on Society

Religion's contribution to building strong social structures, promoting happiness, and safeguarding both spiritual and material well-being.

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Market-Based Values

Emphasis on materialism, self-interest, and competition, prevalent in modern capitalist societies.

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Study Notes

Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics

  • Aristotle's central concern is defining what constitutes a good person.
  • Every action aims at some good. The highest good is the ultimate goal of human life, often translated as "happiness" or "flourishing."
  • Human beings should strive to live according to their rational nature.
  • Virtues are the mean between extremes of excess and deficiency (e.g., courage is the mean between rashness and cowardice).
  • True happiness is achieved through the cultivation of virtues.
  • Voluntary actions are those performed by the agent without external compulsion or ignorance.
  • Deliberate choice is a key component of voluntary action, requiring consideration of alternative courses of action.
  • Friendships based on utility, pleasure, and shared goodness are essential for a fulfilling life.

Kant's Moral Philosophy

  • Kant argues that the supreme principle of morality is the Categorical Imperative, a principle of rationality.
  • Kant believed that the categorical imperative is objective, rational, absolutely necessary, and not to be conditioned by desires or inclinations.
  • The fundamental principle of morality is based on an autonomous will.
  • The categorical imperative guides moral judgments by focusing on the universalizability of principles, the treatment of persons as ends in themselves, and acting as though your actions should become universal law
  • Kant differentiates between practical reason (phenomena) and the realm of things (noumena).

Utilitarianism

  • Utilitarianism judges the rightness of actions based on whether they maximize overall happiness or well-being.
  • Actual consequence utilitarianism evaluates actions based on their actual outcomes, while foreseeable consequence utilitarianism on potential outcomes.
  • Act utilitarianism assesses each action individually based on its utility, while rule utilitarianism evaluates actions based on applicable rules derived from utility principles.
  • Crucial considerations for utilitarianism include evaluating the extent to which the outcome is desirable, exhaustive, and impartial.

Ethical Issues in Globalization

  • Globalization compresses space and time, reducing distance barriers and increasing interactions among communities, but also concentrates wealth in select groups and poses an ecological threat.
  • The normative challenges of globalization involve economic inequality and ecological collapse.
  • The generation Y (Millennials) are a segment of the population currently in their 20s and 30s, with a projected global workforce majority.
  • Millennials face significant ethical concerns regarding their own career paths, social engagement and ecological crises.

Role of Religion in Ethical Society

  • Religion is viewed as a fundamental element within society, offering moral and ethical values.
  • Religion commonly contains a “Golden Rule” that serves as a source of ethical guidance for individuals.
  • Multiple religious traditions offer similar principles for moral conduct.

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Explore the key concepts from Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics and Kant's Moral Philosophy. This quiz delves into the definition of a good person, the importance of virtues, the Categorical Imperative, and the role of rationality in moral decision-making. Test your understanding of these fundamental philosophical ideas.

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