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A rigid adherence to a singular, universally accepted moral code, devoid of contextual or cultural variance, is a prerequisite for societal cohesion and the effective prevention of societal anomie.
A rigid adherence to a singular, universally accepted moral code, devoid of contextual or cultural variance, is a prerequisite for societal cohesion and the effective prevention of societal anomie.
False (B)
Within Gert's framework, the primary telos of morality is exclusively the mitigation of harm and the circumvention of evils, thereby precluding any inherent impetus towards the profligate augmentation of eudaimonia.
Within Gert's framework, the primary telos of morality is exclusively the mitigation of harm and the circumvention of evils, thereby precluding any inherent impetus towards the profligate augmentation of eudaimonia.
False (B)
Moral codes, as delineated by the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy, are solely descriptive relativistic frameworks contingent on societal norms at a specific point in time, with no prescriptive implications for conduct within the group.
Moral codes, as delineated by the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy, are solely descriptive relativistic frameworks contingent on societal norms at a specific point in time, with no prescriptive implications for conduct within the group.
False (B)
The ontological derivation of moral imperatives from divine will constitutes an essential and non-negotiable prerequisite for the establishment of a coherent and universally applicable ethical framework.
The ontological derivation of moral imperatives from divine will constitutes an essential and non-negotiable prerequisite for the establishment of a coherent and universally applicable ethical framework.
A legally sanctioned act, as adjudicated through the prevailing jurisprudential mechanisms, invariably signifies an act that is morally virtuous and ethically irreproachable within all conceivable moral frameworks.
A legally sanctioned act, as adjudicated through the prevailing jurisprudential mechanisms, invariably signifies an act that is morally virtuous and ethically irreproachable within all conceivable moral frameworks.
The ontological grounding of legal positivism inherently affirms that the lex injusta non est lex principle is subordinate to the empirically verifiable coercive power of the state.
The ontological grounding of legal positivism inherently affirms that the lex injusta non est lex principle is subordinate to the empirically verifiable coercive power of the state.
The dichotomy between de jure and de facto applications of justice unequivocally illustrates that legal statutes, irrespective of their normative intent, are invariably subject to interpretive asymmetries contingent upon prevailing socio-economic power structures.
The dichotomy between de jure and de facto applications of justice unequivocally illustrates that legal statutes, irrespective of their normative intent, are invariably subject to interpretive asymmetries contingent upon prevailing socio-economic power structures.
Within the framework of Habermasian discourse ethics, a norm is deemed genuinely moral if and only if it can withstand idealized rational deliberation wherein all affected parties possess symmetrical epistemic and rhetorical capacities, thereby precluding any form of communicative distortion or strategic manipulation.
Within the framework of Habermasian discourse ethics, a norm is deemed genuinely moral if and only if it can withstand idealized rational deliberation wherein all affected parties possess symmetrical epistemic and rhetorical capacities, thereby precluding any form of communicative distortion or strategic manipulation.
In the application of Rawlsian difference principle within a hyper-complex, globally interconnected economic system, maximal permissible inequality is determined solely by the marginal propensity to consume of the least advantaged, thereby ensuring Pareto optimality.
In the application of Rawlsian difference principle within a hyper-complex, globally interconnected economic system, maximal permissible inequality is determined solely by the marginal propensity to consume of the least advantaged, thereby ensuring Pareto optimality.
The categorical imperative, as expounded by Kant, posits that the moral worth of an action is contingent upon its conduciveness to achieving a pre-determined empirical outcome, thereby necessitating a consequentialist evaluation framework.
The categorical imperative, as expounded by Kant, posits that the moral worth of an action is contingent upon its conduciveness to achieving a pre-determined empirical outcome, thereby necessitating a consequentialist evaluation framework.
Flashcards
Morality
Morality
Social conventions about right and wrong forming a shared consensus.
Moral System
Moral System
Aims to prevent harm/evil and promote human flourishing. Includes rules and principles.
Moral Codes
Moral Codes
Rules or norms defining proper behavior within a group, based on shared values. A standard of measurement.
Morality and Religion
Morality and Religion
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Law
Law
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Moral Act
Moral Act
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Enforcement (Law vs. Morality)
Enforcement (Law vs. Morality)
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Conflict Resolution (Law vs. Morality)
Conflict Resolution (Law vs. Morality)
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Types of Judgment (Law vs. Morality)
Types of Judgment (Law vs. Morality)
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Study Notes
- Morality refers to widely shared social conventions about right and wrong.
- Morality helps create individuals who possess virtues, building character traits like love, compassion, and a desire for justice.
- Morality serves as a survival script for daily living.
- Individual views of morality can differ based on factors like age, culture, religion, experience, education, and gender.
- While some behaviors (murder, theft, arson) are almost universally considered immoral, others can be acceptable in one culture but not in another.
The Moral System
- According to Bernard Gert, the purpose of morality is to prevent harm and evils.
- A moral system aims at promoting human flourishing, in addition to preventing harm and suffering.
- Rules of conduct and principles of evaluation are central to a moral system.
The Moral Code
- Moral codes are rules or norms within a group that define proper behavior for its members.
- A norm is a rule, standard, or measure used to compare something whose qualities are uncertain.
- Moral codes are often complex definitions of right and wrong based on a group’s value systems.
- Moral codes are shared behavioral patterns that have evolved since the beginning of human civilization, mainly for the survival of the group or society.
- Although different cultures have different codes, some timeless, culture-free moral codes have been nearly universally observed.
Morality and Religion
- Religion often draws from the divine will and divine judgment, unlike morality.
- Many religious systems correspond to a moral code of conduct.
- Many religions claim that religion and morality are intimately connected.
Law
- Law, according to Webster’s Dictionary, is a rule of conduct recognized by custom or decreed by a formal enactment.
- Legal acts conform to the law.
- Moral acts conform to what an individual believes to be the right thing to do.
- Laws can proclaim an act as legal, although many people may consider the act immoral (e.g., abortion).
Morality and Law
- Although morality and the law may have a common purpose, the implementation of means to achieve that purpose differs.
- Laws are enacted by authorities, while moral codes are developed by all members of society over time.
- Laws are enforced by authorities, whereas morality is self-enforced.
- Unlawful acts are punishable by legal penalties, and immoral acts are penalized individually based on the person’s perception of society’s morality.
- Laws resolve interpersonal conflicts in a society, while morality harmonizes intrapersonal conflicts.
- Law cannot govern what is in a person’s heart, but morality passes judgment on a person’s intentions and character.
- Not all laws are based on the morality of that society.
- Morality is a higher, superior system, and there are times when morality and law conflict.
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