Philosophy 2: Amoralism Vocabulary Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does the term Amoralist refer to?

Someone who is always concerned about ethics

Someone who strictly follows moral views

Someone who feels guilty for their actions

Someone who does not care about living up to moral views (correct)

What is the definition of moralists?

Those who weigh the good and bad, the right and wrong implications of various possible decisions.

Define the term presupposition.

Something assumed in advance.

What does it mean when someone is described as amoral?

Lacking a sense of right and wrong. Signup and view all the answers

What are inhibitions?

A feeling that makes one self-conscious and unable to act in a relaxed and natural way. Signup and view all the answers

What does censorious mean?

Severely critical of others. Signup and view all the answers

Define the term capriciously.

In a way that changes suddenly and unexpectedly. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to ascribe?

Attribute something to a cause. Signup and view all the answers

What do subjectivists believe?

Values are simply the products of our desires. Signup and view all the answers

What is a libertarian?

One who supports a person's right to think and act freely. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to venture?

To expose to danger; to dare. Signup and view all the answers

Define dubious.

Questionable belief. Signup and view all the answers

What does fraudulent mean?

Unjustifiably claiming or being credited with particular accomplishments. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to boast?

To praise oneself, one's belongings, or one's actions. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to pivot?

To turn on or as if on a pivot. Signup and view all the answers

What does stiffing someone mean?

To cheat someone out of something, especially money. Signup and view all the answers

What does ensued mean?

Happen or occur afterward or as a result. Signup and view all the answers

Define the term quaint.

Attractively unusual or old-fashioned. Signup and view all the answers

What does subprime refer to?

Risky loans made to borrowers with high debt-to-income ratios or credit scores below 620. Signup and view all the answers

What does flamboyant mean?

Tending to attract attention because of exuberance, confidence, and stylishness. Signup and view all the answers

What is anathema?

Something or someone that one vehemently dislikes. Signup and view all the answers

What is an axiom?

A statement or proposition regarded as being established, accepted, or self-evidently true. Signup and view all the answers

What does alchemy refer to?

A seemingly magical process of transformation, creation, or combination. Signup and view all the answers

What is paradigms?

A model or an example. Signup and view all the answers

What does flogging mean?

Promotes or talks about something repetitively or at excessive length. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Amoralism and Moral Perspectives

Bernard Williams explores the concept of the amoralist, an individual indifferent to moral norms.
Amoralists disregard the morals of themselves and others, inhibiting feelings like resentment and pride.
Two types of amoralists are identified: gangsters, who may be redeemable, and psychopaths, who become societal outcasts.

Definitions of Key Terms

Moralists: Individuals who evaluate actions based on moral implications, distinguishing right from wrong.
Amoralist: A person who does not care about adhering to moral standards they genuinely hold.
Presupposition: An assumption made beforehand without evidence.
Amoral: Lacking any appreciation or sense of right and wrong.

Emotional and Behavioral Concepts

Inhibitions: Feelings that induce self-consciousness, preventing natural behavior.
Censorious: Being excessively critical of others, often judging harshly.
Capriciously: Refers to actions that change unpredictably.

Philosophical and Ethical Constructs

Ascribe: To attribute something to a specific cause or source.
Subjectivists: Those who believe values stem solely from personal desires, viewing all desires as inherently equal.

Literature and Cultural Critique

The Story of a Generation in Seven Scams: A work by Jia Tolentino, details are pending.
Libertarian: Advocates for individual rights to think and act freely, promoting the idea of free will.

Risk and Deception in Society

Venture: Represents both a risk-taking endeavor and an exposure to danger.
Dubious: Describes beliefs or claims that are questionable in nature.
Fraudulent: Refers to deceptive claims about abilities or achievements.

Personal Valor and Reputation

Boasted: Means to excessively praise oneself or one's accomplishments.
Pivoted: To change direction or strategy decisively.
Stiffing: Cheating someone out of something, particularly monetary rewards.

Temporal and Aesthetic Qualities

Ensued: Indicates events happening as a direct consequence of something else.
Quaint: Describes something that is attractively unusual or charmingly old-fashioned.

Subprime: Relates to risky loans extended to borrowers with poor credit ratings.
Flamboyant: Describes individuals or actions that are bold and intended to attract attention.

Strong Dislikes and Philosophical Assertions

Anathema: Something or someone intensely disliked or loathed.
Axiom: An accepted truth that serves as a foundation for argument or reasoning.
Alchemy: A metaphor for magical or transformative processes in various contexts.
Paradigm: Represents a standard or typical example of something.
Flogging: Refers to the act of promoting something repetitively to the point of excess.

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Explore the concept of amoralism as introduced by Bernard Williams. This quiz covers key vocabulary and definitions related to the amoralist perspective, distinguishing between different types such as gangsters and psychopaths. Enhance your understanding of morality and its implications through these flashcards.